California operation 'Shoplift With a Cop' leads to 37 arrests and seizure of stolen goods

Ventura County authorities arrested 37 individuals, including 21 adults and 16 juveniles, during a weekend operation called "Shoplift With a Cop." The operation also resulted in the seizure of nearly $2,000 in stolen goods and various narcotics. The operation took place at Pacific View Mall and aimed to address ongoing shoplifting issues affecting local businesses. It involved collaboration between law enforcement and loss prevention teams from major retailers. The Ventura County Organized Retail Theft Task Force was established with funding from the California Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program to combat retail theft in the area.