On November 2, The Riverside County Sheriff's deputies were called to investigate grand theft at a local retail store and detained three suspects connected to an organized retail theft ring active in the Inland Empire. The consequential investigation led to the recovery of over $10,000 in stolen merchandise from various retail stores throughout the county, according to the press release.
Georgiana Velcu, 19, from Brea and two unnamed juveniles were detained on suspicion of their involvement in the theft ring. Velcu, now residing at the Cois Byrd Detention Center, faces charges of grand theft and organized retail theft, while the juveniles were released to guardians pending charges from Juvenile Probation. Authorities are urging the public to contact Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station to quickly provide any new information to this case.
