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CHP Recovers $500K in Stolen Merchandise Linked to Multiple Southern California Thefts

California Highway Patrol investigators recovered more than $500,000 in stolen merchandise from a Rialto retailer following a July 28 search warrant. The CHP Inland Division Cargo Theft Interdiction Program determined the business held goods connected to several cargo theft cases across Southern California. Authorities returned the recovered merchandise to victims. CHP did not identify the retailer, name suspects, or disclose potential charges. The agency characterized the operation as part of ongoing efforts against organized theft. Investigators prioritize recovering stolen property for affected companies and seeking accountability from responsible parties. California established the Cargo Theft Interdiction Program in 1994 following Assembly Bill 813, which funded statewide cargo-theft suppression efforts. The program operates a statewide information system to share case details and identify theft trends.