More than $779,000 worth of stolen merchandise recovered from Bay Area theft ring bust: CHP

A suspect believed to be behind an organized Bay Area retail theft ring has been arrested and stolen items worth more than $779,000 were recovered.

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- A suspect believed to be behind an organized Bay Area retail theft ring has been arrested.

The California Highway Patrol says they recovered stolen makeup and skincare products worth more than $779,000.

Officers say the items were found at a home, two storage facilities, and two vehicles in Oakland.

The Golden Gate Division Organized Retail Crime Task Force first launched the investigation over the summer.

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More than $779K worth of stolen merchandise recovered from Bay Area theft ring bust: CHP