A man and three teens were accused of stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of Lululemon clothing in San Mateo on Wednesday, the police department said.
Police said officers responded to the Lululemon located at 17 Hillsdale Mall at around 2:35 p.m. regarding a retail theft.
A man, a male teen and two female teenagers were reported to have stolen approximately $6,000 in Lululemon clothing, the police department reported. The suspects then drove away with the stolen merchandise, according to authorities.
Officials said the vehicle was found in Oakland and the suspects were arrested shortly after. One of the suspects was 19-year-old Charles Gaines II, police said.
Authorities added the teenagers were released to the care of their respective parents/guardians. Police said Gaines was charged with second-degree burglary, organized retail theft with the intent to sell the stolen merchandise, conspiracy to commit a crime and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
The police department reported the teens were accused of second-degree burglary, organized retail theft with the intent to sell the stolen merchandise and conspiracy to commit a crime. Authorities also said the two of the juveniles were suspects in a prior Lululemon theft that involved a reported loss of $13,000.
Source: NBC Bay Area