$7.5 million theft ring busted in Chicago, suburbs
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2022
- Wilmette police have over 270,000 items stored pending trial recovered from a retail theft distribution ring that spans from Chicago to the coasts. FULL STORY: abc7.ws/3giFJGQ
No way the cops figured this out. Someone got caught and decided they didn't want to do time so they snitched
So you’re saying the cops arrested someone for ‘shoplifting’ and they were so afraid of the sentence that they rolled on a multi-million dollar theft organization. Sounds reasonable!
Not only that, but the police do not have time to investigate retail crime. TBT
@@rhondae8222 So, the alternative: Somebody with some info (probably a source police had already developed) came to police and police put together an extensive case over a year that likely included hours of surveillance, undercover work, wiretaps, bank records tracked, coordination with multiple agencies, interrogation of shoplifters caught, etc, etc, etc. Frankly, doesn’t matter how the investigation started, it was good police work. BTW- Wilmette is a small community that may actually investigate retail crime.
Then what are they doing
@@glasshalffull2930 I can see why you call yourself full of it🙄
Look at America coming together and working with one another.
finnally
😂crying
Found them on social media, pretty interesting how things catch up to these “Social media Entrepreneurs” and expose those who seem to be doing good business not knowing it’s dirty.
TEE! HEE! 😜🤪
@@edwardnoyola2860 I thought that FB or Moderators or Page Hosts were supposed to be all over this stuff. My buddy can't ever legitimately sell anything of his without getting flagged.
Look at how organized this was, there has to be someone well connected that was involved in this. This was run like a regular business.
Um.. they got busted so…
robin hood
Funny you say someone well connected was involved. Wilmette is a wealthy place.
that was police evidence
The whites did it
If this happened in Chicago, they'll all get probation.
"If this happened in Chicago, they'll get probation" .... "if this happened in California they will be released same day". "If this happened in Florida they could care less"... all you trumpy dumpys write same thing 🤡 🤣
Wouldnt doubt it if "" Mayor Beetlejuice"" involved cuz they did this right under her nose
Good ol mayor Beetlejuice
They should 7.5 million that’s no where near Allen Wesalburg trumps right hand man who stole from the government for over 15 years he got 5 months are you still crying about crime there’s a corner you can go stand in 😂😂😂😂gtfoh!!!
Nope, they'd sue the Police for false arrest and win!!!
Channel 7 is the only place where you can watch a video of a murder and they ask you afterwards, "did you like that video"
Stay classy channel 7
Lots of news channels have the same outro
@@The_Quaalude thank you for having an active brain.
Rest of America is screwed
Did you enjoy that murder? Like it now!
@@The_Quaalude man I don't watch enough 😅
😆😂😂
There are many many warehouses like this throughout the country. Especially in California.
How would you know unless you are involved yourself.
@@PyroShields
😳 Good point!
😆😂😂
I read the same article. It was Florida not California. The journalist made an error✌️
really any democrat city where they have been looting for a while now is gunna have this going on... idk how anyone could even be surprised by this with all the hordes of degens bum rushing stores and just walking out with stuff because noone will do anything to them....
Well do your part and tell the police Colombo 🤣🤣
Well , I can tell ya The 8 that has been Arrested are not the masterminds behind such a large-scale operation .
Ah hahaha
I agree.
You know all that stuff where certain shoplifters were just walking out with grocery carts full of stuff? Now you know where it all went!
Nah that a warehouse distribution level theft
$40M through shopping carts out the front door?
@@dingbop963 prolly not all from that but it likely added to it.
@@ThinkTank541 FALSE. That stuff peoeple walk out with go to drug dealers or the mexican ladys who buy them from drug addicts. Then get resold on facebook etc.
No, those people took that stuff for themselves. These items were stolen, to be sold on black markets, and other things.
When will they go after all the CEO's for stealing from the employees and shareholders?
Ebony and Ivory sing together in perfect harmony...
Ebony and ivory make good guitar fretboards though modern guitars are made with plastic and ebony. I used silver for the frets and they wore out too fast. Next time I'll use hardened frets, ebony is hard to replicate and replace. Maybe tight grain ironwood if I can find any.
See how I changed the subject?
Peace man.
When their are no consequences for crime, this is what happens. You think this is the only warehouse housing ill gotten goods?
You know more? Do tell us then…. I think there should be more consequences too. I’m a democrat & we should all work together to get it done.
😂
This is the results of poor policies, for the last two years theft has become normal for some people, I think finally some dems are waking up and seeing that crime is not normal
Tip of the iceberg. I.M.O.
@@4_EverLucky a democrap? I thought yall liked crime. That's what you voted for.....more crime, less police! But now you want to work together? Stop voting democrap & sure, we'll work together! Until then, enjoy what you voted for
Well, that explains some of the supply chain issues. Good job, police!
Ps5’s
@@AppleiOSGenius what? What is your problem
That explains none of the supply chain issues. Theft is covered by insurance for these stores, thats why they dont go after them. The consumer, in the end, pays more for a product due to increase in price from loss to theft
Is the police really responsible when it is your politicians and DA that continues to release criminals?
@@thishandleisnotavailable the stores have to pay increasing insurance so they do care.
But if you try to stop a criminal at this point you will go to jail.
Stop voting for democRATs
Kim Foxx says she’s going hard on them. 2 weeks community service.
the ring leader will probably run for mayor next cycle.
Quit slapping the thieves on the wrist and take a finger. Eventually they have no fingers to steal with.
Exactly... start removing fingers and then the 5-finger discount will significantly decrease
I agree. Saves the tax payers money as well
"We don't want you on Ebay, we want you in prison."
or scamming on amazon or walmarts online
That's why letting people shoplift up to the value of $499.99 without copping a felony was a bad idea.
In Cali it's 999.99 at each location and each is individual charge not compounded. So you can steal all day everyday.
So that’s where all the baby formula has been hiding? I despise thieves! How about you?
I swear to God, NY and Chicago in competition when it comes to retail theft!.
Don’t forget California lol
Don't forget gods don't exist.
It’s bc our DA & mayor won’t allow the police to do their job. Our DA WON’T PROSECUTE THUGS WHO
STEAL LESS THAN $1000.00
Cannot beat california.
Imagine, coming this January all of these thieves will be released with no bond.
Ya things are going to get a lot worse. Got to love this administration for destroying America from within!
Messed up
Notice how there was no mention of how much their bail is? It is probably no bail, as they have shown a serious commitment to diversity, representation and inclusion in their innovative and forward looking organization.
The whites were granted bail, the rest of them were Released on their own Recognizance.
Yet Lightfoot continues to say Chicago is doing great 👍🏼
7.5 million that’s the small stash 😂😂😂😂
Is this the loot from the flash mob shoplifters ?
no
Great question.
In our younger days, all that stuff "just fell off a truck" and I picked it up...
makes u wonder how many more theft rings their sitll are
Who told lol someone didn’t get their cut.
Boosters cuh
Way to go all who were involved in getting these thieves! 👍
Only good thief is a dead thief. Bring back capital punishment. Off with your hands.
I was wondering where those goods went when politicians just lets people walk out of stores with up to $1,000 worth of stuff with no questions asked. Suddenly when it's all in a warehouse it's stolen goods.
what do politicians have to go with this? i’m pretty sure politicians don’t arrest people and stop crime
Throw organized crime enhancements onto those charges and lock them up for 40 years.
Based on the states involved they'll probably let them go, with a promise to show up for court. Lol
How progressive of them
Mayor: nothing to see here
There has to be more people involved.
No honor among thieves someone ratted someone out.
If people can steal 40 million $$$ worth of items before the police figure this out what does that really say about the police. Another reason to never move to Chicago, nor pay tax dollars here
I'm honestly surprised they didn't find a bunch of wayward teens in there skateboarding smoking cigarettes and learning ninjitsu.
In where? The police warehouse?
The mugshots were a who's who of fine, upstanding people. The joy in their faces is so evident. Crime pays till it doesn't.
How long was this going before they noticed a crime ring that competes with Amazon?
They'll snitch squeeze harder
I’m glad our president is making sure the PD’s have more $$ for staff, tools, etc. to catch these crooks. What PD’s need most is support!
who? Spuds?
wipe the blue goo from your lips sweety
@@entertainmentgaming8738 Defunding the police was replaced by, The Republicans voted against the Build Back Better bill because it had about a dollar two ninety eight in it for law enforcement. And of course, How can the Republicans claim that they are pro police after they beat and murdered the police on January 6th.
Then on November 9th they are going right back to Defunding the Police and high gas prices. Biden has about run the strategic oil reserve dry trying to keep prices down before the midterms. He's failing because gas is up about 30 cents since last week.
How much of this stuff was sold through online retailers???
There's like 10 more of these on other locations.
Do tell… where are they?
Looks like you know something the authority doesn’t, I’ve informed the FBI about this,expect a visit
The workers are definitely in on it
"Oh, who cares! The stores have insurance, don't they?" -- District Non-Prosecutors might have a different perspective on shoplifting if they saw the results ALL IN ONE PLACE like this.
It takes a rather stupid DA to not know that shoplifting/theft increases the cost of goods for everyone.
Losses to theft are factored into the cost of doing business, even, and especially, by the insurance companies as they are not going to take the loss of profit from paying out claims.
See, good police work is so important.
Your other account and comment wasn't enough huh?
Everyone knows good police work is important. This good work doesn't negate all the terrible deeds done by cops. Imagine holding two thoughts at once.
@@akastardust yes, why do you think I'm writing this? Good police work is important. Bad police work should have accountability.
You all are reading into this too much.
All that heavy lifting for nothing
Talk about people shoving
loot down their pants
then walking out....
but this is ridiculous.
In Chicago no way but it's such a nice city...
I know right? Mayor Beetlejuice is doing a great job just like every other Chicago mayor has. Only difference is they can't blame Trump anymore, wait, yes they can and they still are. 🤦🤦
Let me guess. Since the defendants in California cannot be pinned to any one item costing more than $950, they will be released on misdemeanor charges? And what is the sentence for theft in Illinois? Probably 2 or 3 years at best, if first degree murder is a little over ten years. They'll be back in the street as model citizens in no time...
I literally thought these warehouses were Costco. That shows how much theft and lawlessness happens in this country :(
Super Glue their feet to the floor, then slowly lower those pallets onto them until they’re flat.
I worked at Joliet osco in 90s and this was going on
The Mastermind behind that level of a multi state, multi million dollar heist, is gonna be a legit instant legend behind bars !
Officer Murphy???
I hope OCP didn't get him.
So what happens to all that inventory?
Lightfoot will tell you Chicago crime is way down.... lol
Who is else is involved? How about those retailers that bought these goods and resold them to the public, probor other businesses? I think this is a big scheme and many more people should be brought to justice for having some ties on this matter!
Guarantee Beetlejuice had a hand in that and will make sure her accomplices don't serve time.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Give it to owner asap before expiration.
Give everyone involved 7.5 million life sentences in solitary confinement.
Entrepreneurs in Chiraq are better than any other
aka blm antifa loot.
Lightfoot is doing a bang up job...... what a liar!!!!!
Wow, Chicago. What a true and not at all foreseeable coincidence!
Mayor Lightfoot is the ringleader.
@@chucklesthered2338 it's mayor Beetlejuice lol
Stop talking bad about my mayor
@@Buzz420
Exactly 😆😂😂
@@MrGoddlie
Haha
All that money and they still look like they couldn't come up with a nickel between them
Funny thing is they’re way Richer than you
@@samcriston4256 And I still look way better.
@@richardmay6865 what’s more important
That's what's up lol you got to be organized to pull some stuff off like this LOL I'm kind of impressed and I have to go put that much effort into something legitimate
This could be like a little movie this is an interesting story
I’m sure the cartel is involved somehow. CJNG usually operates in the Chicago areas and they do almost everything lol 😂
I think 60 cartel members were arrested in project python.
if they put that effort into something LEGAL they could be in a good position right now
Lori Lightfoot's stash. She's not an evil genius after all, just evil.
Sold on Amazon 🤯😭
Looks like a GTA warehouse business lol
What's Done In The Dark Will Be Exposed In The Light
I wonder if they were selling the items cheaper then what the stores were.
Me and my husband can't count the number of times we have bought items like this from Ebay over the past several years and the packaging looks suspicious like just one thing was part of the retail packaging cut off. Wasnt the bar code that was cut out as if the item was bought for just a rebate/coupon for when sending the bar code to the company. Sellers wouldnt give a direct answer but would only says things like "yeah well it happens" or " we just buy these in bulk and so items sold as-is as the listing stated"
Likely outdated merchandise donated by retailers to local food pantries. Walmart cuts out the UPC like that. Others will use Sharpies, which can be removed with rubbing alcohol.
@@DeathAngelHRA Retailers unload over stock all the time. If the expiration date is near but not past they will sell it in bulk. Legit business will buy a pallet and the sell it to Ebay sellers.
@@seaturtledogThis is the correct answer. There's many thousands of people that buy pallets of different merchandise to resell online. There's actually a few mom and pop shops near me that sell returns and shelf pulls out of a normal storefront. The reason it's more common to see it from online retailers is because there is no overhead (rent, etc).
@@seaturtledog Depends on location and items. If they donate it, they claim the full tax write-off. Returns they'll auction in gaylords.
Slap on the wrist, back in business within a week.
Chicago? Good ol Beetlejuice.
So that is why i can't find my meds anywhere
What about the theft ring at Chicago city hall?
Crazy and I'm sure these people will not see the inside of a jail cell ..from what I've heard all crime is legal in Illinois
Even a deaf dumb and blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while.
Judge Shemp is investigator in the finance
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OMG shame on them...40 million dollars! Good thing they didn't have classified documents. Philadelphia USA
Imagine if this crew went legit they would kill it
They caught one, good job, but there are a dozen others in Chicago that have slipped under your radar. I also might add, it's possible the only reason this ring got busted, they stopped giving pocket money to look the other way..
WOW , WELL DONE !!!
Just as I thought expired items.
A crime ring? In Chicago? IMPOSSIBRU.
I imagine the punishment for stealing even $25 from the people running this gang would be far more than a simple misdemeanor you get from stealing this product from the actual retailer who it was originally stolen from. That's why consequences matter.
You'd have freedom's. As long as you aren't abusing those freedom's or being a criminal.
more charges for once please
Remember when we had a ‘toilet paper and baby formula shortage’ in the middle of the pandemic? These guys were hoarding it all.😂😂
Mayor lightfoot must be proud........lmao
Police discovered this? They couldn’t even find my stolen car. Somebody snitched.
Probably the only way to complete against Amazon at this point.
I love how he said 40 million and they straight up corrected him at 7.5 million lol
During the course of this year long investigation it's estimated they stole 40 Mil.
The 7.5 Mil is what they seized and is sitting in the police warehouse as evidence.
40 was an estimate of what this group stole all together. 7.5 is an estimate for what was currently in the warehouse
Wait, so you can be diverse, equitably and inclusively a criminal too? The world is such a strange place.
“Large retail theft in Chicago in the suburbs”
What does Chicago have to do with it if it’s in an entirely different city🤔.
gee i wonder who stole all that stuff??? WHO COULD HAVE EVER SEEN THIS COMING!? We wouldve never even known about all this stuff being stolen had these officers not made this very surprising bust...
This is the reason prices are so high in Chicago. Throw the book at em, to a hard working laborer this is like death of the human soul!
Didn’t I hear theft in United States is not a punishable offense anymore
Dylan Bryant has the look of someone who will throw everyone under the buss because he has a big part to play in it and doesn’t want to go to jail. While Crying crying crying!!
Are they out of jail yet? What's their website? I need cheap stuff.
Great work