The Phoenix Police Department recently conducted a successful multi-agency operation targeting Organized Retail Crime.

The Phoenix Police Department Property Crimes Bureau created a comprehensive list of repeat offenders and high crime areas to police as part of this reduction operation.

Reducing organized retail theft across our community directly addresses many concerns seen around the nation.

“Retail theft affects everyone. It’s why we see more and more items under lock and key when we shop and in consumers end up paying for it the long run in the form of higher prices,” said Interim Phoenix Police Chief Michael Sullivan.

The operation took place September 12-15, 2023, and resulted in the clearance of 248 warrants, 64 arrests, and five guns seizures.

One of the suspects arrested was linked to more than $37,000 worth of stolen jewelry. The investigation connected this suspect to six cases from different areas within the City of Phoenix. That suspect was arrested on felony shoplifting and theft charges.

County Attorney Rachel Mitchell and the City of Phoenix Prosecutors office will continue to advance this operation as each suspect arrested is processed through the system.

The Phoenix Police Department would like to extend thanks to those partnerships that made this Operation successful. Four other Valley agencies made the 64 arrests, Chandler Police, Gilbert Police, Scottsdale Police and Surprise Police.