Franklin County, OH – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is cracking down on Christmas shoplifting with its third “Operation Hot Hands” of 2025, focusing on theft prevention across Prairie Township.
According to deputies, the Tuesday, Dec. 16 operation resulted in three arrests for theft, one felony warrant arrest, and two misdemeanor warrant arrests. Deputies also filed six misdemeanor theft warrants and issued three trespass warnings.
One man, identified by loss prevention officers as a possible suspect, allegedly admitted he had planned to steal but changed his mind after realizing he was being watched.
Authorities said “Operation Hot Hands” is part of Franklin County’s ongoing effort to reduce Christmas retail crime and protect local businesses during the busy shopping season. Deputies plan to continue similar operations through the end of December.
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