Overview
- The theft was reported around 2:30–2:35 p.m. Wednesday at the Lululemon store in San Mateo's Hillsdale Shopping Center.
- Officers tracked the suspects' vehicle to Oakland, detained four people from Oakland, and recovered about $6,000 in merchandise.
- The adult suspect, identified as 19-year-old Charles Gaines II, was booked into San Mateo County Jail on suspicion of second-degree burglary, organized retail theft with intent to sell, conspiracy, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
- Jail records list a court appearance for Gaines on Monday.
- Three juveniles, ages 14, 16, and 17, were released to guardians as authorities seek juvenile charges, and two are suspected in a separate Lululemon theft reported at $13,000.