A suspect was arrested for a series of costly retail thefts targeting shoe stores across L.A. County.
The suspect was identified as Henry Rivera, 23, of Compton, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
LAPD’s Organized Retail Crimes Task Force (ORCTF) was investigating Rivera in connection with at least nine separate incidents of robbery and grand theft.
During the thefts, Rivera allegedly escaped with around $25,800 worth of stolen merchandise.
On July 2, he was located in the 100 block of E. Alondra Boulevard in Compton. He was taken into custody following a search warrant where police found two firearms and a substantial amount of stolen goods.
He was arrested for grand theft and remains in custody on $300,000 bail.
“The ORCTF remains dedicated to combating organized retail theft and continues working in partnership with retailer partners to safeguard local businesses,” authorities said.
Anyone with information on this case or similar incidents is urged to call the LAPD at 1-877-527-3247. Anyone with tips or videos/photos is asked to email ORC@lapd.online.
Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
