Hyattsville Suspects Charged For Roles In International Organized Theft Ring

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Three Hyattsville residents have been charged in connection to their roles in an international organized theft ring.

Sindy Paola Hernandez, 38, of Hyattsville; Johnsie Steven Reina Hernandez, 20, of Hyattsville; and Edwin Gonzalez Rodriguez, 30, of Hyattsville; were charged with conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen goods. The charges involve a large-scale organized retail theft ring, wherein conspirators stole cosmetic and other products from various retail establishments and provided them to Hernandez, Reina Hernandez and Gonzalez Rodriguez.

According to the affidavit, in November 2022, retail investigators including Target, Ulta Beauty, CVS and Walmart began an investigation after large-scale thefts occurred targeting premium skincare products, vitamins and cold/cough medicine. The investigation revealed that the thefts were committed by various individuals referred to as “boosters.” The boosters frequently indicated that they were selling the stolen products to Hernandez, who resided in Prince George’s County. In turn, Hernandez, Reina Hernandez and Gonzalez Rodriguez would store and sort the products at their residences and storage units, and then ship the stolen products to Honduras.