Two alleged boosters accused of stealing more than $130,000 worth of merchandise across multiple states were arrested at the St. Louis Premium Outlets in Chesterfield.
According to police, investigators received a tip about a vehicle connected to organized retail thefts across the country. Officers located the vehicle at the outlet mall and reportedly watched the suspects steal merchandise before changing clothes in an attempt to avoid being recognized.
Police recovered approximately $40,000 worth of stolen cosmetics from the suspects. Shipping receipts discovered during the investigation allegedly connected them to more than $130,000 in thefts across multiple states.
When officers moved in, one of the suspects reportedly attempted to run before eventually surrendering. Both suspects were taken into custody and charged with organized retail crime. Their bonds were set at $150,000 each.
