Harris County, TX – A two-month investigation into organized retail theft led to the recovery of more than $16,000 in stolen merchandise, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said that on October 10, 2025, deputies from the Burglary & Theft Unit, working with the Harris County Precinct 2 Special Operations Division, executed a search warrant at a business in southeast Houston. The operation followed weeks of investigative work by Detective Martinez.
According to HCSO, investigators recovered $14,287 in stolen items from the business and an additional $1,815 from a storage unit. Three suspects were identified and charged with Organized Retail Theft in connection with the operation.
The Sheriff’s Office stated that the recovered merchandise will be returned to the rightful owners. Officials emphasized that the case highlights ongoing efforts to combat organized retail crime throughout Harris County, citing close collaboration with local partners and retail loss prevention teams.
“This operation underscores our continued commitment to protecting the community from organized retail crime,” HCSO said in a statement.
Residents are encouraged to report suspicious retail activity to local law enforcement to help prevent future theft operations.
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