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14 Arrested in $10M Home Depot Theft Ring
8/27/2025
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Story summary
- Authorities in Southern California arrested 14 individuals tied to a major organized retail theft at Home Depot, resulting in over $10 million in losses.
- Nine suspects, including alleged leader David Ahl, face felony charges, with Ahl facing up to 32 years in prison.
- Investigators recovered $3.7 million in stolen goods and $800,000 in cash.
- Home Depot officials emphasized the negative effects of organized retail crime on community safety.
