Arrests Made, Including 3 Minors, in Retail Theft Operation in Los Angeles

A investigation into organized retail thefts near MacArthur Park netted several arrests in Los Angeles on March 27, 2024. Courtesy of Los Angeles Police Department

LOS ANGELES—A recent investigation into organized retail thefts near MacArthur Park netted several arrests, including two children who allegedly tried to sell stolen merchandise to street vendors, authorities said Friday.

The March 27 operation was conducted by personnel from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and “asset protection managers from multiple retail outlets,” according to the LAPD.