More than 400 retail theft arrests have been made since the inception of the Los Angeles Organized Retail Crimes Task Force.

From January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, roughly 200 cases were filed in relation to retail theft, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón.

“Organized retail theft is not a victimless crime, it harms our community’s sense of security while shopping at these retailers and the ability for local businesses to succeed,” Gascón said. “When we saw a rise in organized retail theft crimes, I committed to holding these individuals accountable. Through my partnership with the Organized Retail Theft Task Force, we have been able to track down many of the offenders and bring them to justice.”

The task force was created in August 2023, after Mayor Karen Bass noted an increase in specific retail thefts in the city.