November 21, 2023 - San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department officials report they will be working undercover throughout the county to combat retail theft this holiday season in Operation Smash & Grab.

“Deputy Sheriffs will be undercover in stores throughout the county with the purpose of arresting actors engaged in retail theft. Working together with our District Attorney’s office, those actors will not only be arrested and booked into jail, but they will be prosecuted and held to answer for their crimes. We want the citizens of our county to have safe and enjoyable shopping experiences." - Sheriff Shannon Dicus

“This holiday season, our office remains focused on ensuring the safety of our community and businesses. By working together with law enforcement and businesses across the county, we will seek prosecution and accountability for individuals who choose to engage in unlawful behavior such as retail theft crimes, buying or selling stolen property, or organized crime schemes at multiple locations." - D.A. Anderson

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department