THE FLYOVER – Gwinnett County police arrested 19 people and recovered more than $5,300 in stolen goods during a retail theft sting in late May at the Mall of Georgia in Buford.
The crackdown, supported by 11 retailers and 19 officers, resulted in the filing of felony and misdemeanor charges. Among those arrested were two women wanted as suspects in 12 cases each, including one tied to a RICO charge.
Police say the operation is part of a broader push to curb organized retail crime.