Crime & Safety
Glendora Detectives Arrest Man Suspected of Elaborate Retail Theft Scheme
Detectives believe Edwin Fauria, 40, stole thousands of dollars of merchandise through fraudulent returns at Kohl's, Home Depot and Target stores in Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire.
Glendora Police detectives served a search warrant on a Mentone man Wednesday who they believe stole thousands of dollars of merchandise throughout Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire in an elaborate retail theft scheme.
Detectives arrested Edwin Fauria, 40, at his home in the 500 block of Reservoir Rd. in Mentone Wednesday and uncovered more than $16,000 of merchandise from Fauria’s garage, according to Glendora Sgt. Brian Summers.
Detectives believe Fauria targeted large retail box stores, including the Kohl’s in Glendora, and acquired merchandise through fraudulent returns. The suspect, along with others, completed the returns, received store credit, purchased merchandise utilizing the credit and sold the items on EBay.
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Fauria was booked on commercial burglary, grand theft and conspiracy. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Matt Fenner at 626-914-8288.
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