Serial retail thief arrested 9th time by L.A. authorities

Retail theft
Investigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department shared these images Jan. 19, 2022 of merchandise stolen via organized retail theft by one woman. Photo credit Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

LOS ANGELES (KNX) — A series of organized retail thefts ended Tuesday when Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies arrested Brittany Moore for stealing an estimated $6,100 worth of items ranging from lotions and perfumes to jeans and hoodies.

Deputies served a search warrant in the 2800 block of 113th Street in L.A., following an investigation into a series of organized retail thefts at retail stores in L.A., Orange and San Diego Counties estimated to be a loss of more than $75,000.

Retail theft
Investigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department shared these images Jan. 19, 2022 of merchandise stolen via organized retail theft by one woman. Photo credit Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

"During the warrant service, investigators arrested Moore and recovered over $6,100.00, in clothing and personal care products believed to be stolen from Bath & Body Works, Victoria’s Secret, Old Navy, Carter’s, Children’s Place, Claire’s and H&M," LASD said in a statement.

Deputies said Moore has been arrested eight times before for similar crimes and is on probation in both L.A. and Orange Counties for theft.

Tuesday she was booked at Century Regional Detention Facility in L.A. and is being held on a probation violation. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about the organized retail thefts is asked to contact LASD's Major Crimes Bureau at 562-946-7893.

Podcast Episode
KNX All Local
Moves To Introduce New State Vaccine Laws - More Students Back To In-Person Classes - Boom Year For Home Sales
Listen Now
Now Playing
Now Playing

Follow KNX News 97.1 FM
Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Featured Image Photo Credit: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department