Teens Steal $6K In Merchandise From Marin County Store: Police – Patch

Teens Steal $6K In Merchandise From Marin County Store: Police  Patch

Police linked the suspects to multiple retail theft investigations after a pursuit in San Francisco, authorities said. CORTE MADERA, CA — Three teens were arrested Wednesday in connection with a series of suspected organized retail thefts after more than $6,000 in merchandise was recovered following an investigation that began at a Corte Madera shopping center, police said. Central Marin Police Authority officers responded to The Village at Corte Madera at about 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday after a witness reported seeing several people flee a retail business with merchandise believed to be stolen. The group left in a black Hyundai, according to police. Investigators received confirmation from a Lululemon investigator that the store had been targeted.

Police also linked the suspects and their car to a theft reported at the shopping center on Oct. 11. Central Marin officers shared information with regional law enforcement partners, including the California Highway Patrol, San Francisco Police Department and Berkeley Police Department, which was investigating a related case. San Francisco officers later located the Hyundai using automated license plate recognition technology. When officers attempted to stop the car, the driver did not stop, prompting a pursuit. After officers lost sight of the car, they deployed a drone to help locate the suspects, police said. The drone located three people leaving the Hyundai with merchandise believed