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flag Thirteen charged in $2.2M Home Depot theft ring across nine states, with 11 arrested and $1.5M recovered.

flag Thirteen people have been charged in a coordinated 13-month retail theft ring that stole $2.2 million in Home Depot merchandise across nine states, with 319 incidents at 128 stores. flag The group, led by Armando Diaz, met daily in Queens, used Home Depot’s website to target high-inventory stores, and executed raids using earbud communication, with members like Joana Carolina Fermin acting as lookouts. flag Stolen goods, including power tools and air conditioners, were sold through black market outlets. flag Authorities recovered $1.5 million in items and arrested 11, with one suspect still at large. flag If convicted, defendants could face up to 25 years in prison. flag The case is part of New York’s broader effort to combat organized retail theft.

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