Orange County, CA – Three suspects were taken into custody after deputies uncovered thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen retail merchandise in Orange County, authorities said. The arrests stem from a multi-county investigation into organized retail theft spanning Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles counties.
The suspects are identified as Briana Marin, 29, of Los Angeles; Janely Masvidal, 45, of Los Angeles; and Clementina Peralta, 56, of Buena Park.
Initial Theft Investigation Leads to Suspects
On Jan. 22, Riverside County deputies responded to a theft on the 1600 block of North Perris Boulevard in Perris at around 12:37 p.m. Following an investigation, Masvidal and Marin were identified as the primary suspects in the incident. Authorities say the pair was allegedly responsible for at least $20,000 worth of retail thefts across multiple counties.
Stolen Merchandise Recovered in Buena Park
Detectives tracked the stolen items to a property on the 7900 block of Artesia Boulevard in Buena Park. On Jan. 28, Masvidal and Marin were located in the area and taken into custody. They were charged with grand theft, organized retail theft, burglary, and conspiracy.
The following day, Jan. 29, deputies served a search warrant at the Orange County property. There, Clementina Peralta was arrested for possession of stolen property. During the search, deputies recovered:
- Thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen clothing and beauty products
- Marijuana vape products and several pounds of processed marijuana
- A large amount of U.S. currency
Investigation Ongoing
Authorities did not release additional details, noting that the retail thefts remain under active investigation. Officials are asking anyone with information to contact Deputy Sanchez at the Perris Sheriff’s Station at 951-210-1000.
Conclusion
The coordinated arrests highlight ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat organized retail theft and related crimes across Southern California. Authorities emphasize that continued public tips are critical to identifying and prosecuting those involved in large-scale theft operations.
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