5 Suspects Linked To Retail Theft Ring In SMC, SCC: Police

SAN JOSE, CA — Five suspects face criminal charges charges after investigators allege they worked together to steal from several stores across two counties.

According to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, the crew targeted Nike, Marshalls, TJ Paxx, Napa Auto Parts and PGA Superstores in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Investigators served a search warrant at an address on Snow Drive in San Jose, where investigators said they recovered items valued at more than $18,000.

The sheriff's office said several members were charged with organized retail theft, and investigators believe more members could still be operating.

"This is an ongoing investigation with additional suspects," the sheriff's office said Tuesday. "Our specialized investigative team is targeting this criminal activity and will continue to pursue those who are profiting off stolen merchandise."