16-year-old San Francisco girl arrested on suspicion of stealing more than $16,000 in merchandise
SAN BRUNO CA Dec 29 2021 A 16-year-old San Francisco girl has been arrested on suspicion of stealing more than $16,000 in merchandise from a Target store in San Bruno, authorities said.
On Dec. 16, an employee reported that two suspects had entered the store at 1150 East El Camino Real, placed a large amount of high-end merchandise into their bags and left without paying, San Bruno police Sgt. Kevin McMullan said in a news release Monday.
One of the suspects got into the passenger seat of a waiting vehicle. McMullan said officers stopped the vehicle and detained the passenger, identified as the 16-year-old girl, and the driver, identified as a 21-year-old San Francisco resident, without incident.
Following an investigation, both were arrested on suspicion of crimes related to burglary, organized retail theft and conspiracy, McMullan said. The 21-year-old was booked into San Mateo County jail and the 16-year-old was released to a guardian pending a future court date at San Mateo County Juvenile Court.
McMullan said police were still working to identify the remaining suspect.
Anyone with information related to the case can contact the police department at 650-616-7100 or sbpdtipline@sanbruno.ca.gov. Information can be left anonymously.
