Approximately $5,000 in stolen goods were retrieved by Sacramento police near Arden Fair Mall, officials reported. An operation involving mall security and local police led to the arrest of a "repeat offender" accused of grand theft from an Arden Fair business as mentioned on FOX40 News. The Sacramento Police Department acknowledged the importance of collaborative efforts in apprehending the suspect, as stated in an official release.
The incident unfolded on July 17, around 11:30 a.m., when security personnel from Arden Fair detected and reported the theft. Police were promptly called to the 1600 block of Arden Way, according to FOX40 News. As officers arrived, mall security was monitoring the suspect and helped in quickly locating him. The coordinated response allowed for the detainment of the suspect and the recovery of the stolen merchandise.
In a detailed statement, the Sacramento Police stressed that without the "swift action in reporting the crime in progress" by the security officer and the support from the Arden Fair Management and their security team, the arrest might not have been successful. The Sacramento Police Department's post on X further commended the security team, stating, "They were instrumental in communicating invaluable information that led to the arrest and assisted our investigation."
On July 17,2024 Just after 1130 a.m., Sacramento Police Officers responded to a business in the 1600 block of Arden Way for reports of a grand theft in progress. It was reported to officers that the suspect stealing was a repeat offender at this business. Arden Fair Security… pic.twitter.com/GE1vCQ3y35
— Sacramento Police Department (@SacPolice) July 21, 2024
