7 arrested for $800K in organized thefts across Florida

On Tuesday morning, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against seven people for their alleged involvement in a multilevel criminal enterprise centered on stealing smoke detectors from The Home Depot. The business estimates total losses from this organized theft ring are more than $800,000.

FLORIDA - Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a news conference on Tuesday morning to announce the arrests of seven people for their alleged involvement in a multilevel criminal enterprise centered on stealing smoke detectors from The Home Depot.

Multi-county, multi-state organized retail theft ring

What we know:

Uthmeier said the operation was led by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office

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