Houston-based crime ring steals $300,000 from Target stores

The Texas Department of Public Safety has announced that a criminal organization based in Houston is responsible for a series of thefts targeting Target stores. According to officials, the total value of the stolen merchandise and assets amounts to $300,000.

Authorities identified the group as a Houston-based crime ring. No further details regarding the specific locations of the thefts or the identities of those involved have been released by the department at this time.