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California Recovers $17M in Stolen Goods Amid Shoplifting Surge

1/16/2026

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California officials recovered $17 million in stolen goods last year amid a surge in shoplifting.
The California Highway Patrol’s Retail Theft Task Force made over 1,200 arrests.
A Sacramento Target bust revealed a juvenile trafficking victim.
Thieves stole $1 million in jewelry at Heller Jewelers.
Governor Gavin Newsom said overall crime is down and credited organized retail crime enforcement efforts.

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California officials recovered $17 million in stolen goods last year amid a surge in shoplifting.
The California Highway Patrol’s Retail Theft Task Force made over 1,200 arrests.
A Sacramento Target bust revealed a juvenile trafficking victim.
Thieves stole $1 million in jewelry at Heller Jewelers.
Governor Gavin Newsom said overall crime is down and credited organized retail crime enforcement efforts.