Thirteen charged in a nine-state Home Depot theft ring accused of stealing $2.2M from 128 stores; they face 780 counts, including grand larceny, conspiracy, and possession of stolen property.
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NEW YORK – New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced charges against over a dozen people allegedly involved in a stolen goods operation targeting Home Depot stores throughout New York and eight other states on Thursday.
13 charged with 780 counts
What we know:
The 13 individuals face a total of 780 charges, including grand larceny, conspiracy and possession of stolen property.
Prosecutors said during a press conference that the group allegedly stole more than $2.2 million worth of equipment from 128 Home Depot locations during 319 incidents over 13 months. Then, the products were resold through black market retailers who allegedly asked for specific items to be taken.
These items included building supplies, smoke alarms, power tools, air conditioners, home construction tools, paper towels and more.
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