A Las Vegas man is facing charges after police said he bought stolen items and sold them on various online platforms.
Roberto Fuentes, 49, was booked into the Clark County Detention Center on charges of participating in an organized retail crime theft ring involving more than $10,000, and buying, possessing, receiving stolen property valued at more than $100,000, according to a Metropolitan Police Department news release.
Detectives from Metro’s Organized Retail Crimes Section began an operation at various stores on March 28 in effort to combat the theft of high-value merchandise, police said.
On May 7, detectives served a search warrant at Fuentes’ residence in the 2300 block of Decosta Circle, near West Smoke Ranch Road and North Torrey Pines Drive. Police said they found more than 900 items, including stolen jewelry, watches, tools, handbags, purses, clothing and accessories, high-end sunglasses, fragrance, cosmetics, alcohol and toys.
The recovered merchandise was estimated to be worth more than $418,000.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Metro’s Organized Retail Crime detectives at 702-828-3591 or ORC@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
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