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Nearly 200 cases have been filed in L.A. County in response to a series of high profile organized retail thefts, officials announced Thursday.
The details: L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón said at a news conference that his office believes the people involved in the cases are responsible for targeting stores and causing them to lose business.
While some of the cases are pending, charges can include retail theft, grand theft, robbery, conspiracy and receiving stolen property.
Stores involved: Some of the stores targeted include 99 Cent Store, American Eagle, CVS, Nike, and numerous small businesses.
The public’s help: Gascón said they’re continuing to investigate and asked anyone with information on the thefts to contact the Organized Retail Theft Task Force. Anonymous tips can be filed through LA Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.
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