SFPD Arrests 27 Suspects in Organized Retail Operation 24-157
Investigation yields over $1,700 in merchandise recovered
To help reduce retail thefts and to hold people who commit these crimes accountable, San Francisco Police officers pre-planned shoplifting and retail theft abatement enforcement operations to address Organized Retail Crimes (ORC). These operations involved coordinated efforts of uniformed and plainclothes officers who wait to arrest criminals who shoplift from retail businesses.
Retail businesses located on the 3300 block of Mission Street, the 2000 block of Market Street, and the 2100 block of Market Street were chosen for operations due to the high number of shoplifting incidents the businesses were experiencing.
Between November 18, 2024, and December 9, 2024, the operations resulted in the arrest of 27 suspects. 25 adult suspects were cited and released at the scene. 2 adult suspects were booked at San Francisco County Jail for outstanding warrants in addition to the on-view theft charges.
The stolen property taken by the suspects was seized by officers during the operations and returned to the stores. Officers are conducting similar ORC operations throughout the city and making a number of arrests in other retail business locations.
As part of a $15.3 Million grant awarded in 2023 by the State of California for Organized Retail Theft Prevention SFPD is committed to addressing the issue that has greatly affected our community. Our officers have made dozens of ORC arrests in recent months and will continue to conduct these operations throughout San Francisco to reduce thefts at local businesses.
Any business that would like to participate in an Organized Retail Crime operation can contact
Although arrests have been made, these are open and active investigations. Anyone with information is asked to contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.
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