Plano police bust three women suspected of stealing thousands of dollars of merchandise from stores across the city.
Someone from Burlington recognized the trio in a store and contacted
the department's detective who specializes in Organized Retail Theft.
The Burlington employee told the detective he recognized the women from previous thefts, and told him they were working together to
remove the theft sensors from clothes.
After they left the store police arrested them for Theft of Property, Possession of Certain Instruments used to Commit Retail Theft, Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, and outstanding warrants.
The detectives recovered a whopping $20,000 in stolen stuff from inside their car. The merchandise came from several stores including Marshall's, TJ Maxx, Ross, Academy and Target.
After it was all sorted the merchandise was returned to the various stores.
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