“The TJ Maxx Trio” Caught in the Act! 

March 14, 2025 – Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office officials report that retail theft won’t be tolerated in Santa Clara County! A trio of repeat offenders was caught in the act – hiding merchandise and walking out without paying – at the Hillsdale Avenue TJ Maxx in San Jose. What they didn’t know is our Retail Theft Task Force was on the case! 

Detectives followed the suspects back to their van, where trash bags were found filled with stolen clothing from TJ Maxx and Marshalls. Turns out, “The TJ Maxx Trio” had hit another store earlier in the day! 

In total, nearly $7,000 in stolen clothing was recovered. The suspects, all from Vallejo, were arrested. One even had an outstanding out-of-county arrest warrant for retail theft. 

The trio was booked into the County of Santa Clara, California Main Jail. 

Message to thieves: We’re watching.

Source & photos: Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office