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$2K+ In Merchandise Stolen From RSM CVS: Police

The theft was reported during routine patrol checks on local businesses, the Orange County Sheriff's Department said.

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A routine patrol check on local businesses in Rancho Santa Margarita revealed a theft in-progress, the Orange County Sheriff's Department reported.
A routine patrol check on local businesses in Rancho Santa Margarita revealed a theft in-progress, the Orange County Sheriff's Department reported. (Orange County Sheriff's Department Courtesy Photo)

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA — A routine patrol check on local businesses in Rancho Santa Margarita revealed a theft in-progress, the Orange County Sheriff's Department reported.

The incident happened on Friday, March 21, when deputies stopped a vehicle from leaving a CVS parking lot.

"Something just didn't seem right," an OCSD statement read.

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An investigation into the vehicle revealed over $2,000 worth of stolen items from the CVS.

The individuals were arrested and a juvenile was released to an adult pending additional charges, police said.

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Information on the arrested suspects was not immediately available.

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