(KRON) — 5 individuals had been arrested following an organized retail theft operation, the Oakland Police Division introduced Thursday. The suspects are related to thefts at two Walgreens shops in Oakland.
In response to OPD, the thefts occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 14 on the Broadway and Telegraph Avenue areas. The latter, positioned at 5055 Telegraph Ave., is without doubt one of the two Walgreens shops set to shut in Oakland subsequent month.
Three of the adults arrested had been on the Broadway retailer, and the opposite two had been on the Telegraph location, OPD mentioned. Officers recovered stolen merchandise, comparable to groceries and different well being merchandise.
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Theft was not a specified cause why Walgreens determined to shut the 2 Oakland shops. Walgreens mentioned it was the “same reason(s) for all our closures,” which incorporates working prices of lease, staffing and provide wants
“These efforts play a vital role in deterring theft and ensuring the safety of community members and businesses. These efforts are part of OPD’s dedication to enhancing public safety,” the division wrote in a press launch.
