In a recent turn of events, Theodore Lee Gore, aged 30, has entered a no-contest plea to felony charges, including fleeing an officer and grand theft. According to a social media post from the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office, Gore, accompanied by three co-conspirators, stole nearly $10,000 worth of merchandise from a local store and led responding officers on a chase. The Organized Retail Theft Task Force eventually apprehended the culprits, a collaboration of various local law enforcement agencies, including San Mateo PD, Daly City PD, and San Bruno Police.
Theodore Lee Gore (30) pled no contest felony fleeing an officer & grand theft. Gore & 3 co-conspirators stole nearly $10k in merch from a store, fled responding officers, but were apprehended by the Organized Retail Theft Task Force: @SanMateoPD @DalyCityPD @SanBrunoPolice pic.twitter.com/wUEQnNYtzN
— San Mateo County District Attorney (@SanMateoCoDA) January 29, 2025
Adding context to the crime, a detailed report from Hoodline describes the theft at Hillsdale Shopping Center's Lululemon store last year. The authorities arrested four individuals, Jesus Olivarez from Antioch and San Francisco residents Theodore Gore, Sierra Mansanares, and Camy Massutti, after a dramatic series of events. Following the theft, the suspects reportedly fled in a stolen white Subaru Outback, proceeding toward Highway 101. Officers in San Bruno observed the vehicle but ceased pursuit when the suspects' driving became dangerously reckless, a move meant to prevent endangerment of the public.
The stolen vehicle was later discovered in San Francisco and abandoned. The suspects were found attempting to sell the stolen goods in the Tenderloin District, leading to their arrest. The collaboration between different departments under the Organized Retail Theft Task Force was instrumental in the rapid arrest of the suspects and recovery of the stolen merchandise and vehicle. All four suspects face several felony charges relating to the theft, burglary, and possession of the stolen vehicle.
