SAN JOSE, Calif. - Authorities broke up a massive theft ring targeting Bay Area T.J. Maxx stores, recovering $380,000 in stolen merchandise.

Crew linked to 80 thefts

What we know:

According to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, 16 suspects were involved in more than 80 thefts, sometimes striking stores several times a day.

The stolen merchandise was resold at flea markets in San Jose.

The probe began in May, after T.J. Maxx alerted authorities of an organized crew hitting multiple locations.

The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office led the investigation, using surveillance and other techniques to track the suspects.

Nearly $400,000 merch recovered at stash houses

Dig deeper:

Authorities identified 16 people connected to the scheme and uncovered five stash locati

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