Investigators have arrested 84 people and recovered stolen goods worth more than $11,000 during a targeted three-day shoplifting operation conducted across the Sydney CBD.
Operation Lightfingers was launched on Wednesday December 8 and concluded on Friday December 10.
The operation targeted shoplifting offences throughout a number of major retail outlets across the Sydney CBD, Ultimo and Bondi areas.
During the operation, police arrested a total of 84 people, who were charged with 99 offences.
Of those arrested, 33 people were charged, 43 were issued Criminal Infringement Notices, four were issued warnings, and four young people were issued youth cautions.
Central Metropolitan Region Enforcement Squad Commander, Detective Acting Inspector Matthew Stratton said "Police will continue to target thieves to deter anyone who thinks they might get away with stealing from retailers.
“Retail theft continues to cost the industry billions of dollars each year, which is why we remain committed to cracking down on those who attempt to take goods without paying for them,” Insp Stratton said.
Over the course of the operation, police recovered stolen goods worth a total of $11,269.
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