Los Angeles police arrest 11 people in retail raid

Los Angeles police have arrested 11 people in an organized retail theft. LAPD shared images of the goods seized on May 20, 2024. (LAPD)

Los Angeles police arrested 11 people in a downtown retail raid.

According to the authorities, the arrests took place on May 19th. As part of the operation, officers worked with retailers at the FIGat7th shopping center and staffed the area to catch thieves.

The LAPD was able to recover merchandise the thieves intended to steal, including shoes, slippers and a baseball cap.

The 11 people arrested were identified as follows:

• 19 year old Nicole Allman-Dean
• 20-year-old Breajanika Johnson
• 20-year-old Serlo Allyene
• 21 year old Nanely Esquivel
• 24-year-old Parris Gregory
• 28 year old Donald Gregory
• 33-year-old Ailena Vargas
• 34 year old Ted Newman
• 37 year old Gabriel Simmons
• 47-year-old Ebony Holt
• 57-year-old Jerry Ivory

Under the Los Angeles County Misdemeanor Schedule, several of the suspects were cited and released, while the remaining suspects are being held on outstanding warrants.

Organized retail theft is a major problem for businesses in LA County; last year 200 cases were filed.

Retail crime has also increased across the state. California Democrats hope to maintain progressive policies in the fight against organized theft from businesses while trying to combat the problem statewide.