Carlsbad Police Arrest Two Suspects for Organized Retail Theft Involving Multiple Businesses
CARLSBAD, CA — Carlsbad Police Department officers recently arrested two suspects connected to multiple retail thefts following an investigation by the department’s Crime Suppression Team (CST).
The investigation began after approximately $3,500 worth of merchandise was stolen from an ALO Yoga store. CST Officer Wainie utilized investigative leads to identify the suspect vehicle and link the individuals to additional thefts at several businesses throughout the city of Carlsbad.
Later that same evening, Officer Leyva located the suspect vehicle parked at a different shopping center, where officers believed the suspects were targeting additional retailers.
Officers detained the suspects at the scene and recovered stolen merchandise belonging to ALO Yoga, North Face, Nike, Marshalls, and Victoria’s Secret. Investigators determined that the suspects had changed their clothing multiple times throughout the day in an apparent effort to avoid detection by store personnel and law enforcement.
The two suspects were taken into custody and booked on charges related to burglary and organized retail theft.
