Four juvenile girls from Oakland were apprehended by Central Marin Police last week after they were caught allegedly making off with a large haul of fragrance and cosmetic products from a store in Corte Madera Town Center. According to a report by the Central Marin Police, this retail theft occurred around 6:30 PM last Friday and involved the suspects utilizing a rideshare service as their escape tactic.
A store employee first spotted the theft and observed the individuals swiftly clear out shelves and fill their bags with the items. Police officers quickly located the Uber that the juvenile suspects had called and stopped the vehicle as it was headed northbound on Highway 101 out of the shopping center. Upon apprehension, the officers found and recovered approximately $7,500 worth of stolen goods.
The suspects, three aged 15 and one aged 13, were identified and taken into custody. Each one of the juveniles, confirmed to be involved in what the police determined to be organized retail theft, now faces charges. The Central Marin Police, following the arrest, booked them into Marin County Juvenile Hall, taking the necessary steps to involve their parents or guardians throughout the legal proceedings.
