Harris County Deputies Recover $16,000 in Stolen Merchandise

HOUSTON, TX – Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigators recovered more than $16,000 in stolen merchandise during a targeted operation in southeast Houston on October 10.

The Burglary & Theft Unit, working with the Precinct 2 Special Operations Division, executed a search warrant at a local business following a two-month investigation led by Detective Martinez. Authorities recovered $14,287 in stolen items from the business and an additional $1,815 from a storage unit.

Three suspects have been identified and charged with organized retail theft. The operation highlights HCSO’s ongoing efforts to combat organized retail crime and protect the community in partnership with loss prevention teams.

Officials praised the work of the Burglary & Theft detectives and Precinct 2 partners for their role in the successful recovery.