Crime & Public Safety

Suspect Arrested in $5 Million Nike Merchandise Theft Ring

A warehouse in Hawthorne held thousands of pairs of shoes, clothing, and accessories.
Suspect Arrested in $5 Million Nike Merchandise Theft Ring
Stolen Nike merchandise are found in a warehouse in Hawthorne, Calif., on Jan. 27, 2024. Courtesy of Los Angeles Police Department
Jill McLaughlin
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A suspect has been arrested in connection to an organized retail theft ring responsible for stealing $5 million in Nike merchandise, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) reported Jan. 29.

Roy Lee Harvey Jr., 37, was arrested Jan. 27 after detectives from the region’s Organized Retail Crimes Task Force searched a warehouse in Hawthorne, a suburb located about 24 miles southwest of Los Angeles.

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