Man Arrested for Stealing Over $37,000 in Merchandise from Target Stores
A man who was arrested on Halloween is accused of stealing over $37,000 in merchandise from Target stores in 14 cities across North Texas, police said. The suspect, identified as Winston Love, 28, was arrested after Watauga Target employees reported a man had stolen more than $1,200 in Lego merchandise from the store at 8000 Denton Highway.
Arrest and Charges
Watauga police said in a news release that Love was arrested following a brief standoff at a residence he was staying at. The suspect had fled the Target before officers arrived. Following his arrest, police said they learned Love had eight outstanding felony warrants for theft-related offenses from multiple jurisdictions, including Tarrant, Dallas, and Rockwall counties.
Love was transported to the North Richland Hills Detention Center and faces two theft felony charges out of Watauga and several other charges in other North Texas cities and counties. On Saturday, officers seized additional stolen property, illegal narcotics, a vehicle, and around $5,000 in cash from the residence Love was arrested at, according to the release.
Alleged Thefts and Investigation
Love is suspected by police of committing 23 thefts at Target stores in 14 Texas cities, including Dallas, Watauga, Irving, Plano, Fort Worth, Flower Mound, Lewisville, Frisco, Grapevine, Euless, Arlington, Mansfield, Temple, and Harker Heights. All the thefts occurred in the last two months, and he is accused of stealing more than $37,000 in merchandise, police said in the release.
Police said they believe Love is connected to an organized retail theft ring operating in Texas and Oklahoma. Many of the thefts involve Lego merchandise, police said. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the extent of Love’s involvement in the alleged theft ring.
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Conclusion
The arrest of Winston Love is a significant development in the investigation into the string of thefts at Target stores across North Texas. As the investigation continues, authorities are working to determine the extent of Love’s involvement in the alleged theft ring and to identify any potential accomplices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Winston Love accused of?
Winston Love is accused of stealing over $37,000 in merchandise from Target stores in 14 cities across North Texas.
Q: How many thefts is Love suspected of committing?
Love is suspected of committing 23 thefts at Target stores in 14 Texas cities.
Q: What is the status of the investigation?
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the extent of Love’s involvement in the alleged theft ring and to identify any potential accomplices.
Q: What are the charges against Love?
Love faces two theft felony charges out of Watauga and several other charges in other North Texas cities and counties.
