Authorities Dismantle LA County Cargo Theft Ring That Sold Millions In Stolen Tools, Appliances

LOS ANGELES, CA — Authorities say they've dismantled a "significant" storefront operation that trafficked millions of dollars worth of stolen cargo and retail goods.

Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department Commercial Crimes Division, Organized Retail and Cargo Theft Unit led the investigation with the assistance of the Union Pacific Police Department and Los Angeles Port Police, the LAPD said in a release.

Authorities served search warrants at two locations associated with DJ General Tool and Wire: On the 1200 block of South Greenwood Avenue in Montebello and the 1900 block of East Gage Avenue in Huntington Park, police said.

Detectives recovered about $4.5 million worth of stolen property as part of the investigation. The items included power tools, appliances, e-bikes, and other miscellaneous goods from brands including Dyson, Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Makita, police said.

The products were sold through the storefront in Montebello and online platforms, police said.

Dojoon Park, 41, of Montebello was arrested last Thursday and booked at the Metropolitan Detention Center on suspicion of receiving stolen property. He was booked and released the same day, according to jail records.

LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said organized cargo theft "strikes at the heart of our economy, impacting local businesses, workers, and everyday families" and asserted that the operation underscores the department's commitment to dismantling criminal networks that profit from stolen goods.

The investigation is ongoing and authorities say they may make additional arrests.