Glendale police arrest 3 suspects in alleged organized retail theft ring

Glendale police arrested three people suspected of being part of an organized retail theft ring that targeted stores across Los Angeles County.

Detectives linked Cheyla Ramirez, 49, Ruben Lepiz Campos, 19, and Rogelio Soriano, 27, all of Los Angeles, to at least five grand thefts in Glendale and five additional incidents throughout the county between January and February, authorities said.

The three allegedly worked together to steal large amounts of merchandise from Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls stores. Investigators said the stolen goods were then resold.

On March 3, Glendale detectives were alerted that Ramirez’s vehicle had entered the city and eventually arrived at a TJ Maxx store where police and the store’s security allegedly observed Ramirez and Campos shoplifting.

Police arrested them and recovered nearly $2,000 in stolen merchandise, police said. A search of Ramirez’s vehicle allegedly led to the discovery of more suspected stolen items, burglary tools and a notebook detailing resale transactions.

On Tuesday, detectives served search warrants at two homes in L.A., which resulted in Soriano being taken into custody and the recovery of approximately $6,700 in additional stolen merchandise, according to police.

Ramirez, Campos and Soriano face various charges related to organized retail theft. The Police Department says the investigation is ongoing, and it is working with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office to assist in the prosecution.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Glendale Police Department at 818-548-4911.