Suspected Retail Theft Crew Linked To Nearly 100 Thefts In Northern California, Nevada Busted

CBS Bay Area

April 22, 2026

Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area said they busted a suspected retail theft crew allegedly linked to nearly 100 thefts across Northern California and Nevada.

On Monday, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said they made four arrests after deputies conducted several searches in San Jose last week. The agency's High Impact Team said they recovered more than $83,000 in stolen merchandise stolen from The Home Depot, TJ Maxx and Burlington.

Photos shared by the sheriff's office showed some of the recovered items, including power tools and bags filled with new clothing.

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