Queens DA, Hochul Announce Largest Retail Theft Takedown in Borough

Queens DA, Hochul announce largest retail theft takedown in borough

The defendants face a 780-count indictment, and the DA’s office says thieves stole $2.2 million of merchandise during 319 separate thefts.

$2.2M Theft Ring Hit 128 Home Depots Across 9 States, Prosecutors Say

A Queens-based theft crew is accused of stealing more than $2.2 million in merchandise from 128 Home Depot stores across nine states during a yearlong operation.Thirteen people were charged in a sweeping 780-count indictment alleging grand larceny, conspiracy, and criminal possession of stolen property, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Thursday, Dec. 11.The indictment stems from a joint investigation…

Alleged Queens $2.2M theft ring hit 128 Home Depots, including on LI

Prosecutors say an alleged Queens theft ring stole $2.2M from 128 Home Depots across nine states, including Long Island stores, using coordinated tactics.