More than 13,000 items, which were mainly from Victoria's Secret and CVS stores, were recovered, carrying a value of $198,000, CHP said.ĬHP says a "fence" refers to people who buy stolen merchandise from those who commit smash-and-grab robberies and then sell it all at seemingly legitimate businesses, swap meets, or online. and a 43-year-old woman from Panorama City - were using a makeshift storefront-style display in downtown to sell the stolen retail merchandise.
LOS ANGELES (KABC) - Two people were arrested Tuesday in connection with an organized retail theft "fencing" operation in Los Angeles, and nearly $200,000 worth of stolen merchandise was recovered.Īccording to the California Highway Patrol, the suspects - a 47-year-old man from L.A.