Between Feb. 10, 2026, and July 16, 2026, undercover officers made 10 sales of purported stolen goods to Betances and her daughter. Retail theft hurts all consumers and leads to higher prices on the checkout line.” “Organized retail theft operations harm businesses, increase costs for consumers and often extend across multiple jurisdictions,” New York State Police Superintendent Steven James said. “By supporting our district attorneys, the State Police and local law enforcement, we are stopping retail theft rings in their tracks and making stores safer for all,” Gov. “I commend District Attorney Katz, Superintendent James, and the investigators and members of the Organized Retail Theft Task Force for their work in holding these individuals accountable for their actions.”