Authorities Bust Multimillion Dollar LA-Area Cargo Theft Ring

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One man was arrested, and more arrests are expected. The stolen goods included power tools, appliances, and electric bikes.

Authorities in Los Angeles County have cracked a storefront operation trafficking millions of dollars worth of goods allegedly stolen in train and cargo burglaries, officials announced on Aug. 20.

A total of $4.5 million in stolen property—including power tools, appliances, and electric bikes—was recovered on Aug. 14 and Aug. 19 when investigators searched two locations of DJ General Tool and Wire, located in Montebello and Huntington Park.

Several pricey brands were uncovered, including Dyson, Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Makita products. Many of the items were being sold at the stores and online, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

LAPD detectives worked with the Union Pacific Police Department and the Los Angeles Port Police during the operation.

Dojoon Park, 41, of Montebello, was arrested on Aug. 14 and booked at the LAPD’s Metropolitan Detention Center on suspicion of receiving stolen property, a felony.

Park was released the same day, in accordance with the county’s zero-bail policy. He is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 8.

Neither DJ General Tool and Wire nor Park could be reached for comment.

“Organized cargo and retail theft strikes at the heart of our economy, impacting local businesses, workers, and everyday families,” said LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell. “This operation underscores our department’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks that profit from stolen goods.”

The investigation is ongoing, and detectives anticipate more arrests, the LAPD said.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman’s office is expected to file charges against Park. The office did not return a request for information about the charges.

“Cargo theft is not a victimless crime,” Hochman said in a statement. “It hurts businesses, damages the supply chain, and drives up costs for everyone.”

By Jill McLaughlin

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