Major Retail Theft Crackdown at Sacramento Dollar Tree

21 arrests made as store reports 65% loss compared to last year

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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A major retail theft crackdown led to 21 arrests at a Dollar Tree in South Sacramento, where sheriff's deputies say repeat theft has taken a heavy toll on the store. The operation resulted in the arrest of a wide range of people, from those without housing to others arriving in newer vehicles. The sheriff's office said the Florin Road location generated 67 calls for service in just three months and that one juvenile told deputies he and his friends targeted the store because it was easy to steal from.

Why it matters

Retail theft can have significant impacts on businesses, leading to job losses and potential price increases for customers. This crackdown highlights the ongoing challenges that discount stores face with theft and the need for improved security measures to protect both businesses and communities.

The details

Deputies arrested almost two dozen people during an eight-hour retail theft operation at the Dollar Tree on Florin Road. The store reported nearly a 65% loss compared to last year due to the theft problem. Sgt. Edward Igoe of the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said the thieves ranged from people without housing to others arriving in newer vehicles. One juvenile told deputies he and his friends targeted the store because it was easy to steal from.

  • The operation took place on Thursday, February 6, 2026.
  • The Florin Road location generated 67 calls for service in just three months.

The players

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that conducted the retail theft crackdown at the Dollar Tree store.

Dollar Tree

The discount retail store that reported a 65% loss due to repeat theft, leading to the sheriff's office operation.

Sgt. Edward Igoe

A spokesperson for the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office who provided details about the arrests and the theft problem at the store.

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What they’re saying

“It's really a mixture of all of society that's coming in”

— Sgt. Edward Igoe, Sacramento County Sheriff's Office (abc10.com)

“I mean, it's concerning, but it's kind of expected. You just got to stay out of the way.”

— Rita Zaverukha, Dollar Tree customer (abc10.com)

“It's concerning about the management, the employees. It could lead to higher prices.”

— Sophia Salim, Dollar Tree customer (abc10.com)

What’s next

The sheriff's office said all 21 people arrested will be charged with shoplifting, and six of them are eligible for charges under Proposition 36, which allows felony charges for certain repeat retail theft offenders. Deputies say they are working with multiple businesses across the county to address theft.

The takeaway

This crackdown highlights the ongoing challenges that discount stores like Dollar Tree face with retail theft, which can lead to job losses and potential price increases for customers. Improved security measures and stronger enforcement efforts are needed to protect businesses and communities from the impacts of organized retail crime.