Investigators from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Organized Retail Crime Task Force have located two custom-made bronze statues that were taken from a Cerritos shop over ten years ago.
On March 18, 2015, the statues were taken from the front of a company located in Cerritos on the 11500 block of South Street. The bespoke artwork pieces are believed to be worth $50,000 in total.
The statues reappeared, according to Sheriff’s Department officials, when someone attempted to sell them back to the original artist.
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When a search warrant was executed at the residence of the accused individuals on July 18, they disclosed the location of the sculptures’ storage. At a location on the 5500 block of Cortland Street in Lynwood, investigators discovered the materials. According to officials, the statues have been returned to the City of Cerritos.
The officials withheld information regarding the return of the statues to their original owners and whether any arrests had taken place.
All information is requested to be sent to the Organized Retail Theft Task Force via email or phone at 562-946-7270, since the case is still being investigated. Online tips can be submitted anonymously.
Combat retail theft in the area, the ORCTF was established in September 2023. It is made up of three squads that look into and apprehend people suspected of committing organized retail crimes, such as shoplifting rings, flash mob robberies, and smash-and-grabs.
