SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) - Salem Police arrested seven people at the Willamette Town Center on Thursday as part of a targeted retail theft sting.

Detectives with the Salem Police Department and loss prevention teams at several stores conducted a retail theft sting at the shopping center along Lancaster Driver NE on Oct. 30.

Police say seven people were arrested for theft-related offenses:

Erick Talbott, 31, of Salem

Ryan Bates, 38, of Salem

Efrain Roberts, 44, of Salem

Alisha Corona, 43, of Salem

Austin Zehner, 28, of Salem

Deanna Oneill, 25, of Stayton

Kevin Aguilar, 33, of Salem

Aguilar has also been charged with possession of fentanyl and interfering with a peace officer in addition to theft.

Officers reportedly recovered around $1,000 in stolen merchandise during the operation.

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