$24K In Perfume, Cosmetics Recovered In Multi-County Retail Theft Investigation, 1 Detained

EASTVALE, CA — An organized theft-ring investigation that began at an Eastvale business in January culminated this week in the recovery of $24,000 in cosmetics and perfumes in Los Angeles County.

Sandra Flores, 46, of West Covina, was detained on Monday after officers served a search warrant at her home, where the stolen property was found, according to Riverside County Sheriff's Department Eastvale Special Enforcement Officers.

Investigators have been on the trail of the stolen cosmetics since January. A storeowner reported $3,000 in merchandise stolen from the shop in the 12000 block of Limonite Avenue, according to Sgt. Vanessa Rodriguez.

"During the investigation, deputies identified Flores as the suspect who was purchasing the stolen property from individuals committing thefts from businesses in the area," Rodriguez said.

The Riverside County District Attorney's Office is reviewing the case, in which the sheriff's department has suggested charges of Organized Retail Theft, Criminal Profiteering, and Receiving Stolen Property be filed against Flores.

Flores has not yet been arrested, and no charges have yet been filed, according to the sheriff's department.

"This is an ongoing investigation and no additional details are available at this time," Rodriguez shared.

Anyone with information regarding the investigation should contact Deputy Bdeiwi at the Jurupa Valley Station by calling 951-955-2600.