Thousands of Items Recovered From Colorado Shoplifting Operation
It s been called one of the largest money laundering schemes in Colorado history.
A major shoplifting operation in Colorado has been uncovered and several key players have been arrested as part of an investigation that started in 2019.
More Than 430,000 Items Stolen
More than 430,000 stolen items have been recovered and seven suspects are facing charges including money laundering, theft, and illegal mailing of contraband through the U.S. Postal Service. The estimated value of the stolen items is $1.7 million with an estimated loss of $5.2 million dollars
At a press conference Tuesday, Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said several major retailers assisted in the investigation including Albertson s, Safeway, Walmart, Home Depot, King Soopers, Target, Lowe s, Sephora, Vitamin Cottage, Whole Foods, and Ulta.