Redwood Metropolis Retail Theft Suspect Arrested; Stolen Residence Depot Merchandise Recovered – CBS San Francisco
REDWOOD CITY (CBS SF) – A 24-year-old man was arrested after allegedly targeting numerous Home Depot stores in the Bay Area and stealing thousands of dollars in goods.
Redwood City Police said Eric Crossman was detained in the San Mateo County Jail for commercial break-in, possession of stolen property, resisting arrest, and possession of a controlled substance.
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Police said he was arrested after a clue led them to Crossman, which led to an investigation into his role in a possible organized retail theft.
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Detectives conducted a suspended search of the Crossman’s home and found over 80 stolen items from various Home Depot stores in the Bay Area. Most of the items seized were high quality power tools and electronics. The total value of the items was over $ 14,000.
The goods were stolen from Home Depots in San Carlos, San Mateo, Colma, Pittsburg, Brentwood, and San Jose.
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Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant Nick Perna at 650-780-7672 or the Redwood City Police Department tipline at 650-780-7110.
