Crime & Safety
4 Arrests For Organized Retail Theft: Police
Police say that store employees reported the thefts in progress. Pepper spray, switchblade knife, and drugs were also seized.
NOVATO, CA — Four suspects were arrested after suspicions of retail theft, Novato police said.
Alexander Armenta, 42, Donnalee Encinas, 41, Sameria Lee, 49, and Willie Johnson Jr., 50, were arrested following reports of alleged theft in progress by the DSW store employees in Vintage Oaks area on Wednesday, police said.
Investigation revealed the four suspects were reportedly working together to steal merchandise from DSW.
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Johnson was also arrested for unlawful possession of pepper spray, switchblade knife, and drugs, according to the police.
All four were safely booked into the Marin County Jail.
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