A 23-year-old man accused of stealing more than $25,000 worth of merchandise from shoe stores across Los Angeles County was in custody Thursday.
Detectives with the Los Angeles Police Department’s Commercial Crimes Division Organized Retail Crimes Task Force (ORCTF) arrested Henry Rivera of Compton on July 2, according to the LAPD.
The arrest followed the execution of a search warrant linked to nine separate incidents of robbery and grand theft, police said.
During the search, detectives recovered two firearms and a “substantial amount” of stolen items, according to police.
Rivera was booked on suspicion of grand theft, with a bail set at $300,000, police said.
“The ORCTF remains dedicated to combating organized retail theft and continues working in partnership with retailer partners to safeguard local businesses,” the police department said in a statement.
Anyone with information about the retail thefts was urged to contact 877-527-3247. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.