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Oakland Man, Three Teens Arrested in $6,000 Lululemon Theft at Hillsdale Mall

Police now pursue organized retail theft charges as they probe links to a prior $13,000 loss.

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.