Seven arrested for Organized Retail Crime from Louisiana Co-op. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission and the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office have arrested seven people in connection with organized retail theft. Authorities estimate the thefts amounted to approximately $150,000. Three of the people arrested were employees of the Kentwood Co-Op, one was a relative of one of the employees and the rest were individuals who were allegedly buying stolen merchandise from the employees. (Source sfgate.com)

Theft Ring busted in North Las Vegas, recruited children. Two Convenience store workers, without the owner’s knowledge, recruited area children to steal high end electronics and computers, selling them for a quick profit. The young suspects are believed to be connected to shoplifting and home invasions to acquire goods they could sell to Daniel Malaver and Jose Gonzalez at the AM PM convenience store. The two suspects face charges connected with buying and possessing stolen property. This is the second theft ring to be busted recently. (Source 8newsnow.com)