Three women arrested after van full of stolen merchandise is found in Madison, Wisconsin. Three women arrested last Saturday for alleged shoplifting were involved in a "professional level retail theft operation," Madison police said. The three were arrested on the city's west side after police got a report from an employee at The Buckle at West Towne Mall. The employee was almost hit by the suspects' van after he followed them out of the mall. Not only was there a large quantity of merchandise in the van with tags still attached and with no receipts, there were also more than 300 empty shopping bags in unused condition. Bags found in the van were from Aeropostale, Toys R Us, Express, The Children's Place, Walgreens, and Bed, Bath and Beyond. (Source channel3000.com)

Des Moines, Federal Way men arrested in alleged Centralia shoplifting ring A 20-year-old and a 19-year old from Federal Way and a 16-year-old from Des Moines were arrested Friday for allegedly operating a shoplifting ring in Centralia. According to the Centralia Police Department, the three men were arrested near the Centralia outlet mall while running from a store after being confronted by employees. An investigation revealed the three men had shoplifted from numerous stores, and officers recovered more than $1,200 in stolen property, according to Centralia Police. (Source komonews.com)

Shoplifting crews busted in Orland Park investigation Twenty-two people were arrested earlier this month in Orland Park, ILL., after police targeted crews of shoplifters. Orland Park police worked in conjunction with the Cook County state’s attorney’s regional organized crime units as well as 12 different police agencies in the state. About $18,970 worth of stolen property was recovered in the operation, which was conducted Nov. 8 and 9. (Source suntimes.com)