78 Arrests Made During Undercover Operations at Target, Walmart Stores

78 arrests made during undercover operations at Target, Walmart stores

“Operation Naughty List” in North Carolina led to 78 arrests at retail stores including Target and Walmart, according to Gastonia police.

'Operation Naughty List' takes down 78 accused larceny suspects in Gastonia

GASTONIA, N.C. (News Release) — The Gastonia Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit continues to demonstrate the effectiveness of proactive policing through Operation Naughty List, a focused enforcement initiative aimed at reducing retail theft, repeat offenders, and drug-related activity during the busy holiday shopping season. Between November 28 and December 19, 2025, Street Crimes Unit officers, with assistance from Patrol units, conducted t…