Lynnwood Police arrest 17 in retail theft operation

LYNNWOOD—During a special retail theft emphasis operation at the Lynnwood Fred Meyer on Saturday, March 29, officers and detectives with the Lynnwood Police Department made a total of 17 arrests and 1 trespass—half of those arrested were not residents of Lynnwood.

retail lynnwood — One of eight suspects arrested by LPD in a retail theft emphasis operation at Fred Meyer on 196^th Steet near City Hall in February 2024. Source: Lynnwood Police Department.

“The Lynnwood Police Department is committed to making our city a fun and safe place to visit and shop,” Lynnwood Police released. “This agency will continue to conduct retail theft enforcement through the summer. Please do not come to Lynnwood to steal from our community. If you do, you will be held accountable to include arrest and possible jail time.”

During this theft emphasis, detectives observed individuals confidently “shopping” in Fred Meyer, loading up shopping carts, and walking directly out the store without making any attempt to try to conceal the stolen merchandise.

On January 29, 2025, Lynnwood Police made 14 arrests conducting a similar special retail theft emphasis at the Lynnwood Fred Meyer.

Author: Mario Lotmore

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