Ten suspects have been arrested during a retail theft halt operation in Santa Monica.
Santa Monica Police is targeting the popular shopping and dining area, Third Street Promenade and surrounding areas.
Both the plain cross and the uniformed officer arrested the suspects who allegedly stole items from Target, Lululemon, TJ Max, Nike, and the ritual aid.
Police have released body cam footage of the suspect captured the moment he was arrested.
Ten suspects have been arrested for a retail theft bust targeting a Santa Monica business. (Santa Monica Police Station) Ten suspects have been arrested at a Santa Monica retail theft gunman. The suspect was arrested during a bust targeting a retail theft business in Santa Monica.
With the help of a drone and an automatic license plate reader, two suspects in the stolen vehicle were also found and arrested. In their car, police found robbery tools and meta tools.
In total, 10 people were arrested during the daily surgery. Authorities did not release their identity.
“We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our officers and community partners,” said a Santa Monica police officer. “Safety in the Santa Monica community remains our number one priority!”
