Shoplifting Ring Arrested: Sarasota Sheriff

Six people have been arrested in connection to an organized crime ring that targeted Burlington Coat Factory in Sarasota, according to the Sheriff's Office.

The Sheriff's Office said that $2,000 in merchandise was reported stolen. The alleged thefts occurred on May 11, May 15 and June 10, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff.

Detectives worked with store loss prevention officers to identify suspects and their roles in the operation.

The loss prevention officer identified one suspect as Asia Rosier after seeing her mug shot in reports of her May 20 arrest in connection to the death of her three-year-old daughter, the Sheriff's Office said.

Detectives then were able to identify the other five suspects:

1. Kendalla Goodman, 26, Grand Theft.

2. Clinecia Johnson, 20, three counts of Grand Theft.

3. Clashawn Johnson, 21, Grand Theft.

4. Jauora Robinson, 22, Accessory After the Fact to Grand Theft.

5. Kenisha Pittman, 22, Grand Theft.