5 Arrested, $5 Million in Stolen Cargo Recovered Across SoCal

Cargo theft investigation leads to major seizure of stolen property and arrests in Corona, Compton, and Wilmington

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Five suspects were taken into custody after a multi-agency investigation into cargo theft resulted in the recovery of over $5 million worth of stolen property, including 84 container chassis, 11 tractors, 25 vehicles, six ATVs, and two forklifts. The suspects, all from Corona, were arrested and booked on suspicion of grand theft.

Why it matters

Cargo theft is a major problem that disrupts supply chains, leads to higher consumer prices, and can fund other criminal activities. This large-scale bust highlights the importance of interagency cooperation in combating these large-scale theft operations and recovering stolen goods.

The details

Detectives from the LAPD's Commercial Crimes Division's Cargo Theft Task Force, along with personnel from the California Department of Justice and DMV, executed search warrants in Corona, Compton, and Wilmington. In addition to the recovered vehicles and equipment, they also seized three handguns, digital devices, and over $300,000 in cash.

  • The search warrants were executed on Wednesday, February 24, 2026 as part of an ongoing multi-agency investigation.
  • The five suspects were arrested and booked at the 77th Street Community Police Station jail.

The players

Jose Del Toro

A 43-year-old resident of Corona who was arrested as part of the cargo theft investigation.

Maria Ramos

A 42-year-old resident of Corona who was arrested as part of the cargo theft investigation.

Malissa Del Toro

A 25-year-old resident of Corona who was arrested as part of the cargo theft investigation.

Jose Del Toro Jr.

A 23-year-old resident of Corona who was arrested as part of the cargo theft investigation.

Yairet Jimenez

A 23-year-old resident of Corona who was arrested as part of the cargo theft investigation.

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What’s next

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional arrests are expected.

The takeaway

This large-scale bust of a cargo theft operation highlights the importance of interagency cooperation in combating these types of criminal enterprises that disrupt supply chains and lead to higher consumer prices. The recovery of over $5 million in stolen property is a significant win for law enforcement in the fight against cargo theft.