Los Angeles – A shipment of Apple products valued at $200,000, stolen from Nevada, was recovered in Los Angeles following a traffic stop on the 5 Freeway near Western Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Two male suspects were taken into custody.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) intercepted the stolen goods after an LASD helicopter crew spotted the suspect vehicle around 3:40 p.m. and alerted CHP officers. This recovery highlights the ongoing battle against cargo and retail theft in California, a problem impacting businesses and consumers statewide. Authorities are continuing their examination to determine the full scope of the theft and any potential connections to other crimes.
“The CHP maintains an active role in fighting cargo and retail theft across our grate State,” stated CHP Southern Division Chief chris Margaris. “we collaborate with allied agencies nationwide, and we will employ all our available resources to ensure the integrity and safety of our state’s transportation system, commerce, and consumers. Cargo theft, retail theft, and crime in general will not be tolerated in California.”
Details regarding the specific Apple products recovered have not been released. The suspects’ identities have not been disclosed pending the ongoing investigation.
