Over $20,000 worth of stolen goods found in Southern California retail theft bust

Over $20,000 worth of stolen goods found in Southern California retail theft bust

A Southern California pawn shop owner was arrested after police found his store filled with merchandise that was allegedly stolen by organized retail thieves. Karlen Pogosyan, 38 of Arleta, is the owner of Allrite Pawn Shop, located at 9044 Woodman Avenue in Pacoima, according to the San Fernando Police Department. The pawn shop was suspected of operating as a “fence,” a location that buys and sells stolen property, authorities said. On Dec. 3, …

Goods stolen from Target, JCPenney are seized at Pacoima pawn shop, owner arrested, police say

A trove valued at more than $20,000, including Dyson vacuums, coffee makers and other items, was confiscated from the shop.

Pacoima pawn shop busted for selling goods from retail thefts

Authorities arrested a pawn shop owner in Pacoima for buying and selling products that were stolen by organized retail criminals, the San Fernando Police Department said Thursday. Investigators from the special enforcement team executed a search warrant at Allrite Pawn Shop in the 9000 block of Woodman Avenue. Police said the store was operating as a “fence,” a location that knowingly bought and sold stolen goods.  More than $20,000 worth of sus…