In July, California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force achieved a record 167 arrests and recovered over $7.2 million in stolen goods, reflecting a significant increase in efforts to combat organized retail theft. (Shutterstock)
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The California Highway Patrol achieved record progress in combating organized retail theft, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday.
In July, the Organized Retail Crime Task Force conducted 128 investigations, resulting in 167 arrests — a 212% increase in investigations and a 106% rise in arrests from the previous month.
Since January, the ORCTF has made 884 arrests and conducted 448 investigations, recovering stolen goods valued at over $7.2 million.
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“The state’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force is responding readily and at record pace to crack down on organized criminals attempting to rip off California’s storefronts,” said Newsom.
Since its launch in 2019, the ORCTF has arrested more than 2,900 suspects and recovered over $45 million in stolen assets.
California has invested $1.1 billion since 2019 to enhance local police forces and improve public safety. Of that amount, $267 million was distributed last year to 55 communities to fund local efforts against retail crime.
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The CHP also reported a 310% increase in proactive operations targeting organized retail crime last year.
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