Police break up organized shoplifting ring

Police break up organized shoplifting ring

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Story Published: Sep 17, 2007 at 7:32 AM PST

Story Updated: Sep 17, 2007 at 8:46 AM PST

By KATU Web Staff

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WOODBURN, Ore. - Police say they have busted an organized shoplifting ring that was operating at the outlet mall in Woodburn.
       
Police say six Tacoma residents, including two juveniles, stole thousands of dollars worth of clothing from several businesses at the Woodburn company stores and other malls.
    
Police say they found 10 garbage bags filled with clothes in two SUVs. The merchandise is reportedly worth an estimated $22,000.
   
The investigation revealed that all six suspects, acting together, had visited many other malls between Tacoma and Salem and stole items along the way.

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