NYC Crew Accused of Stealing $2.2 Million in Merchandise from Home Depot

A criminal crew in New York City allegedly conducted a series of organized heists targeting Home Depot locations, resulting in the theft of $2.2 million worth of merchandise. According to the District Attorney, the group operated with a level of coordination described as "Ocean's 11-style," treating the criminal activity as a "full time" operation.

The investigation into the thefts highlights the scale of the losses incurred by the retailer. Authorities have characterized the operation as a sophisticated effort to systematically remove goods from the stores.