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LA Police Nab Duo in $1M Clothing Heist
3 Apr
Summary
- Two individuals arrested for $1 million clothing and cargo theft.
- Suspects allegedly used e-commerce scheme to defraud companies.
- Stolen goods were sold via a live-streaming shopping platform.
The Los Angeles Police Department's Cargo Theft Task Force has recovered approximately $1 million in stolen clothing and train cargo, announcing the arrests of Hannah Noto and Jude Bigay on April 1, 2026. The suspects are accused of orchestrating an e-commerce scheme to defraud multiple clothing companies.
Investigators executed search warrants across several Los Angeles areas, leading to the recovery of over 55 pallets of merchandise from a warehouse in Van Nuys. The stolen goods included items from various well-known brands. Noto and Bigay were charged with felony receiving stolen property and have since been released, with court dates set for April 22 and April 23, 2026, respectively.
This operation highlights successful interagency collaboration in combating large-scale cargo theft. The LAPD stated that the investigation remains active, and additional arrests are anticipated. This incident follows another significant cargo theft uncovered in the region last month, where $7 million in stolen goods were seized.
