APD Catches 38 in Shoplifting Sting

KOAT TV - Thirty-eight arrests in three days, all at Coronado mall and it was all part of an effort to bring down property crime in Albuquerque. Nine loss prevention officers worked with the Albuquerque Police Department at Coronado Mall, recovering more than $3,500 in stolen merchandise.

Police said they waited for a crime to occur, then followed the thieves.

"We also followed them out to their vehicles, so we have information about how they work, how they work together as a team and how they get the merchandise out of the shopping center and into their vehicles," said Police Chief Ray Schultz. Police said those arrested included mother-daughter teams, father-son teams and even parents using their small children to hide merchandise. Read story and watch video here: News New Mexico

APD Catches 38 in Shoplifting Sting