A Palm Beach couple is behind bars on charges of leading a retail theft ring following a state investigation into organized crime in South Florida during the Summer and Fall.

Officials arrested Caleb Rashaun Frederick and Ne’osha Lasha Taylor , both 29 years old, on a combined 12 felony charges. Investigators say the two engaged in more than 40 documented thefts at retailers between Sept. 3 and Nov. 14 in Palm Beach and Broward counties.

They’re accused of stealing primarily household appliances and laundry products from retailers including Target, Publix, Walgreens, Dollar General, Winn-Dixie, Walmart, Macy’s, BJ’s Wholesale and JCPenney.

“These types of thefts burden Florida’s families by driving up prices as stores try to cover their losses,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier

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