In September 2025, detectives from the Thousand Oaks Directed Enforcement Unit (DEU) launched an operation utilizing various law enforcement techniques to identify and locate the suspects involved in an organized retail theft crime spree spanning multiple days in Ventura County and surrounding areas. Detectives determined that the crew was specifically targeting liquor stores, stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of high-end bottles of alcohol for resale. The investigation revealed the suspects operated in a coordinated fashion, employing distraction methods, getaway drivers, and specialized tools to bypass retail security measures.
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