$1 million in items stolen from Macy's, CVS and more - then flipped for cash: DA | NBC New York

The Manhattan DA said there were so many stolen items seized in a midtown store, that it took 450 boxes to haul them off. DA Alvin Bragg said Rehana’s Cosmetics, Sixth Avenue store near Herald Square, was the epicenter of a large fencing ring: stealing items from major retailers and selling them at a profit. NBC New York's Lynda Baquero reports.

[@Crangaso]

This is the result of decriminalizing shoplifting

[@KateMorganStyle]

In New York and not Dallas.

[@KateMorganStyle]

New York needs to issue the EBT and Ibotta accounts and not want anyone to keep theft inventory bodega open.

[@jaime1818]

Blame the politicians passing laws pro-criminals.

[@ceesan5605]

Lmao tell that to your Oompa Loompa leader

[@trupatriot1776]

Make them pay taxes in their ill gotten gains, lifetime ban from welfare, and force them to pick up highway trash for the next 50 years.

[@VoltairesRevenge]

They're not Black.

[@Hautehead13]

​@@VoltairesRevengeKool, Regina!👀

[@Destiny-xk6oq]

And prison time.

[@arbor-sq4jk]

their ancestors were misstreated so their allowed to steal from u in current times...u cant even tell if im serius or not meaning its time to take the gloves off

[@monejohn9973]

@@VoltairesRevenge says the colonizing pilgrim 😅

[@Gocubsgo1958]

The judge who let them go should be arrested immediately...

[@iginbltn3859]

Released on their own recognizance. The stupidity continues, and it's astounding.

[@asthecrowflies737]

Released on their own recognizance, never to be seen again.....

[@doubledown4476]

I was like wait....what did she say there at the end. WTF is going on in this country.

[@anthonyurgitano2114]

Until their next arrest.

[@Jkub101]

they'll be seen in bangladesh

[@coryament]

this is what happens when you pamper criminals

[@andrieapinckney442]

Exactly!

[@LegalLatinoHeat]

Alvin Bragg gets heavier and rounder as crime rises

[@jackblack4654]

Chubby mctubster on that mcgriddle binge after a long day of speaking and not work in ng

[@noobsaibot8844]

Nothing to do with Alvin Bragg. You're just mad he's about to put your cult leader away for a long time.

[@LegalLatinoHeat]

@@noobsaibot8844 while women are getting punched in the face, grannies robbed, migrant robbing stores, and you are worried about the orange man?

[@xsmokeydogx5318]

@@noobsaibot8844 yeah that doesn’t seem to be going very well for him I’d say lol

[@brando7266]

​@@xsmokeydogx5318I guess u didn't hear he owes over 600 mill, and rising, did u buy any of his silly trading cards?

[@michaelorosz272]

I'm sure big Al will make sure they're all released tomorrow.

[@crover1122]

“Chuck, we’ve been hearing a lot about the recent uptick in retail theft.” This has to be the most NBC News thing I’ve ever heard.

[@zachschaefer3824]

Stupid AF, ain't they?

[@mc1993]

Best comment! 🏆💯🎯

[@WNHTCT]

Companies should sue the government for destroying their business by taking away penalties for theft. Insurance and retail companies/businesses big and little should file a class act suit.

[@Dahmer_Jeff]

Retailers are allowed tax deductions for theft (aka shrink). So retailers aren't that concerned about theft. The government is in kahoots, don't think they're not!

[@malin7919]

The actors are J B supporters.

[@godc1109]

@@Dahmer_Jeffbingo! Not to mention items are either bid on, or bought in bulk for half the price. They really aren’t losing out. Hence why ur not supposed to try & stop the party during theft. Just dum ppl who think so.

[@WNHTCT]

@@Dahmer_Jeff Must be why they're closing down stores

[@elincognito2135]

@@malin7919According to his voters registration Mr. Kahn has been a registered Republican since 89…

[@BoldReflections]

Crime .... In NYC does Pay! And.... You Don't Need To Save BAIL Money!

[@joetrolo7076]

S hole!

[@animusadvertere3371]

Adding to inflation

[@StudentDoctorAntonioPatterson]

Released?

[@antmck99]

After over a million worth of goods stolen? Like WTF?

[@VoltairesRevenge]

They're not Black, so yeah--released.

[@spiritualwisdomsabiduriaes3337]

@@VoltairesRevenge u got that right

[@happygo1866]

And we won't do anything. Again.

[@belmontfilms187]

So alvin bragg has this major news conference and then they are released on thier own recognisance....if they had any recognisance they wouldnt have stolen in the first place lol

[@antmck99]

Wtf?

[@andrieapinckney442]

That's why they take this shit as a joke!

[@JaZaarMercury]

In Washington Heights, st Nicholas Ave is lined with stolen goods. It's disgraceful.

[@MsDezB1]

Roosevelt Ave in Corona/Jackson Heights, too. Stolen goods, prostitution, drugs, etc.

[@robertcovino4889]

NYC. Where the birds fly upside down because there’s nothing worth shitting on…

[@azul8811]

They hold it until they’re right smack over your noggin’. Is that how you got your nickname?

[@neverendingmods]

Bring back 3 strikes and you're out laws. When is the last time you saw a new prison being built? Keep these people locked up. Do away with bail reform.

[@Destiny-xk6oq]

ABSOLUTELY

[@elincognito2135]

Three strikes only applied to violent crimes and drug crimes…🤔

[@jpp3820]

I hope they lock him up for a long time!!!

[@antmck99]

Theyre home eating a warm meal

[@andrieapinckney442]

Yea Right!

[@smrk2452]

I’ve seen these kinds of stores all around the city. They always look suspicious to me. I’m glad they finally caught up with one. One!!

[@tima4167]

If you keep criminals in jail then the city will get safer.

[@Tony-rh2lp]

Selling in the middle of Manhattan? That’s bold

[@blockstarz179]

Are you even from NYC? What do you think happens in the outer boroughs that doesn't happen "in the middle of Manhattan?" 😂

[@mc1993]

@@blockstarz179 Baseball games. :D

[@russellny8086]

Yall let this shit happen

[@martinr8278]

They didn’t even post my comment lol. But they certainly did agree with your comment. Maybe voting Biden in again for 2024 will make all of this go away lol. Well done voting in 2020

[@justme5923]

Alvin Bragg has been protecting his buddies so far

[@nikeytasmith]

About time they get to the ROOT of the problem INSTEAD of just showing people stealing from stores.

[@skorpio1119]

You're probably a THIEF yourself this is why you're being dismissive of thieves. You're a MORON. 🤡

[@user-hy5nd9dr5t]

1million worth Flipped for 3grand

[@blazayblazay8888]

MODEL MINORITY

[@TrollingWithTheTruth]

INDIANS...........

[@VoltairesRevenge]

Always modeling

[@GenghistopG]

More than likely Guyanese or trini, not Indians from India in Asia, the Asians still looking good, not saying Asians are perfect though, our shit stinks worst at times.😂🤣

[@blazayblazay8888]

@@GenghistopG OOF YEAH AND ALSO AS AN INDIAN, IF YOU’RE GONNA TRY TO CONVINCE PEOPLE OF YOUR SUPERIORITY DON’T BRING UP “ SHIT” OR “ STINKING“ AND YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO PULL IT OFF 😂

[@GenghistopG]

@@blazayblazay8888 we all come from a hole that isn’t far from where shit comes from, as far being superior, naa am cool.

[@MW-od8vu]

And why are these so called “journalists” surprised by any of this?! 🤬

[@zakenab]

They said they're surprised ?

[@juliepiemonte3268]

They live in Bragg's butt.

[@Destiny-xk6oq]

I’m so THRILLED these thieves got caught. Awesome job.

[@stefonfrench5915]

The fool hides his face and then they show a still photo. 😂🥴

[@BLUELEADER78]

Did you all think they were stealing for personal use? This shouldn't be a surprise.

[@cmearl2009]

Model citizens

[@noiseyfart9088]

🥸

[@VoltairesRevenge]

Super models

[@db-rc5fr]

What could go wrong when you elect people, vote for the policies and the party that enables criminals in the name of social justice?

[@sandraconnelly7507]

Either the Stores will close or the cost of theft (actual product costs and insurance rates going thru the roof) will be added to Consumers purchases. Can NYC afford to loose anymore Stores or tax base in addition to sale staffs who end up in the unemployment line.

[@michaelbisceglia9154]

This brag dude needs to be locked up and then maybe we can move on

[@cecilialeon6588]

THEN YOU ALL..Ask why all these major retailers' big stores are closing!? Its the staff employees hired without NONE BACKGROUND CHECKED!? Its so sad..the avarice of people addicted to steal, shoplifters for profit for more and more to get!?wow...Macys is an iconic store in the USA! and l noticed most all of them are closing in all states!?.. Its simple not fair at all..😔

[@gregoryenste8459]

You tube blocking comments AGAIN. FJB

[@Steve-me5lf]

That sounds like RICO.

[@chiquita683]

Sounds like a months worth of groceries

[@Steve-me5lf]

@@chiquita683 at this rate, who knows if that’s enough. Especially if you’re getting toilet paper

[@juliepiemonte3268]

He's in on it.

[@keefmeister77]

"RICO is not a crime."

[@mc1993]

@@keefmeister77 LOL Need a double album for AOC's greatest hits.

[@stephenspiers5086]

Like Alvin, the Chipmunk Bragg is going to do anything about it 😂

[@PraxisOfHealthBillFaulkner]

If you work in retail - quit now. This crime isn't going to stop because it's allowed.

[@Dahmer_Jeff]

What's that got to do with the workers?

[@ricocastro6321]

Yall never see those 2 again first plane out

[@mixedhairless]

Took them a while, everyone on the street knew to fence items you went to khan.. other DA’s before Bragg left this alone. Kahn’s bosses are very powerful people, of course they were let out and released.

[@equilibrium2147]

Let’s see how powerful they are .

[@BaliAgha]

Nothing will happen, 3 years of probation and a slap on the wrist.

[@James-kr2xr]

Thank lawyer's and judges like bragg

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

Nothing will change only worsen

[@FunkyBruja]

"We came to this country with $5 in our pockets and......"

[@paddy9449]

ALOT of this is an "inside" job..... NO one can steal that much......

[@TrollingWithTheTruth]

$212K at least

[@Dahmer_Jeff]

Its organized...others are involved

[@joeldriver-sp2rg]

They're going to be real sorry when they spend those 3 days in jail! They'll be back out stealing again by Thursday.

[@Sue-zf5uu]

Oops! They shouldnt have missed that protection payment to the DA.

[@VincentWilliams007]

They brought this on themselves.

[@HowardOchs-xk8xu]

This is organized. GO AFTER THE BOSSES

[@paulcooper1046]

Alleged value of stolen property: In excess of one million dollars...Amount of bail required: zero. The demand exceeds the consequence. Theft will continue to increase heavily under this system.

[@autumnfragrance6326]

To be honest, I got a fantastic price on a Lego set

[@quanyin1556]

😂😂😂😂

[@skorpio1119]

Your turn coming up fool. FACTS. 🤡

[@skorpio1119]

​@@quanyin1556Same reply goes for you. 🤡😂🤡

[@Seanpfree]

They need to pay triple tax. Sales tax on "purchase price", sales tax, and income tax instead of taxing working class or the wealthy that don't pay tax to begin with.

[@irmavanegas5861]

Keep bringing all the world here

[@elincognito2135]

The Bangles on the prowl…

[@Zee_1003]

in my country, Philippines, it is a crime to buy/receive stolen goods, if you are aware they're stolen, or if you are assisting in processing a sale of those stolen goods. it's called the anti-fencing law

[@kimcam4485]

Please people stop buying for open swap meet or on the street or from the theft. The law have to be changed cut each finger each time if caught the theft.

[@Lee-yc1if]

Name the judge that released them on their own recognizance. 10 year elected term , and no ability to recall Bad judges. start their New York

[@antmck99]

Braggs help with the released

[@Lee-yc1if]

@@antmck99 watch law & order the judge sets the bail . The state sets terms for the bail. The DA only prosecutes.

[@mellboy2805]

This is crazy they are left to be on the streets

[@utkbyuca89]

Arrest anyone buying STOLEN GOODS.

[@ChainlessSoul]

The new normal in America.

[@julesvo617]

Cant stop them.

[@jaymerritt411]

Cash Jordan has been covering this for a long time. They need to fix NYC. I cant believe whats going on out there

[@dhqbrandi]

Bro there's like dozens of these stores in midtown, most you have to go up stairs and are hidden Iykyk

[@user-ti7yt9vj2f]

Yes flipping it less than a block away from where it was stolen from

[@fuzzybutton3354]

Everyone in politics getting 10%

[@rpmfreak9150]

The big guy ain't sharing his part with anyone other than Hunter. Ashley got mad because daddy didn't give her a piece of it and she purposely left her personal diary to be shared with the world. She new her dad taking a shower with her wasn't right, and she wanted to expose it to everyone. It's really sad.

[@elizabethr4107]

This drives up prices. Good work NYPD

[@sapper9968]

In lieu of actually doing his elected duty. Alvin Bragg offered to sing Frank Sinatra's New York New York

[@manojchowdhary4208]

NYC is a progressive free-for-all city, where everyone is allowed to do whatever they want to do. Unless one is rich or a homeowner.

[@MoBaconLives]

I was with you until the end. The rich get away with way more in NYC than anyone else.

[@user-lh5re8jh7u]

Or protesting jennosiiid

[@quanyin1556]

Yup

[@buckeyethrifter8794]

One million dollars in goods and they were released??? No wonder you are in a mess. Bragg needs to work on this stuff a lot harder. We are all paying the price of inflation with this shrinkage at stores.

[@gilbertogomez4041]

Smh !

[@ayyyejesterdazed]

I went to Walgreens to pick up a DoorDash order. The fake eyelashes and nails were completely wiped out

[@iginbltn3859]

Uptick in retail theft. 1 million dollars. Khan and son....

[@es5696]

Your parents should be right proud of you

[@Dragonfly657]

The Circus continues 🤡

[@FA-Q20-1]

It’s a drop in the bucket compared to what the politicians are doing

[@umpokitomaurice6780]

I can't imagine that the retailers(not only employees) aren't in cohoot with the robbers!!!

[@JamesFaye-lt4dv]

This is why all our stores are closing including much needed grocery stores.....so eith that goes jobs tax revenues rents and plavrs yo biy decemt food. Thanks a lot this demographic wants the whole country to be Detroit.

[@ThatGuy68580]

The IRS better do something.

[@godbless9563]

Wow, this is crazy and ROR. Smfh

[@KateMorganStyle]

I’ve got all these emails for leathers better than Bottega Venneta - if New York doesn’t want to cut slices of it like Tandy. There is no reason I can’t get EBT and Ibotta at Duane Reade and purses at bodegas

[@zewolfe9696]

I worked at a restaurant, and this homeless couple would always come in trying to sell us shampoos, mouthwash, and things like that... Now it makes sense where they got em.

[@justme5923]

This guy is major sponsor for all the carnage in NY

[@joeSun721]

Not even close...that whole neighborhood survives on fake and stolen goods. Ever been to Canal St?

[@azul8811]

How much carnage was there in NYC last year? How much was there by Rudy Giuliani’s last year in office? Give us the numbers.

[@shredmas]

What's funny is most of this is Alvin Bragg's fault. He refuses to charge these people as they should be and put them in prison

[@randyboyd2704]

Deport

[@ravid5995]

Need more migrants?

[@wolfthornhawkridge5705]

Always leaving the laundry detergent on the playground.

[@ManuelGarcia-gw3zv]

I heard that Macy's and other retail stores, just pay $2.00 dollars for a dress shirt and they sell it for $80.00 dollars! Isn't that a RIP OFF to customers from these mega stores?

[@babyshaya]

Brooklyn bodegas are selling the exact same things but they could care less. They're selling them in front of the the stores with tags still stuck on them.

[@roberttena5653]

I got to tell the truth at the local Walmart I shop at they literally got locked up the Lego sets that people are actually stealing Legos.

[@royergonzalez4361]

No way, even if it was the first defense, I wouldn’t let them out. I fell of felony they should’ve still been in jail

[@RickySmith-zi5cz]

Texas praying peace for Jerusalem.

[@KateMorganStyle]

I’m satisfied this is where Bodegas should not be stocking with Macy’s transparently to police efforts and they need to be Etsy, Used and thrift or local startup

[@ssme_]

Damn where was they selling the item at. I need Mac for the low

[@LeatherneckJoe133]

No justice

[@anidanilac7244]

I just strongly believe that they allowed this crimes intentionally to happen!!!! Remove their hands and no one will do such crimes!!!

[@user-qt3iu4qm3x]

You silly no good kids. Now you stop that or no ice cream!!!

[@Halcon_Sierreno]

We definitely stepped into a parallel universe.