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Over $5 Million in Stolen Cargo Recovered in San Bernardino

Adriana Pulley · February 5, 2024 · 1 min read


Image Source: L.A. County Sheriff's Department
Image Source: L.A. County Sheriff's Department

The Los Angeles Major Crimes Bureau and Cargo Theft Task Force scored a big win on January 31, recovering $5 million worth of stolen goods.

Key Details:

  • Detectives began an investigation into a stolen load of 58" flat-screen televisions, leading them to a location in San Bernardino, California.

  • Additional Stolen Trailers: Trailers found containing various loads like fertilizer, Yamaha home theater systems, hand wipes, Unifi computer chips, energy drinks, and more.

  • Over 130,000 pounds of copper and brass, valued at over $1.2 million, were also recovered.

  • A stash of 10 firearms and 50 new big rig tires was seized.

This investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Organized Retail Crime Task Force at ORCTF@LASD.ORG, or 562-946-7270. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you may call "L.A. Crime Stoppers" at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Source: GoldRushCam | Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

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