Rohnert Park Couple Arrested for Theft Operation

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Santa Rosa police have arrested a Rohnert Park couple, 38-year-old Cody Benson and 31-year-old Mariah McGovern, following a string of thefts at Oliver's Market that uncovered a much larger identity theft operation. When officers raided the pair's home, they found the personal identifying information of over 20 potential identity theft victims, in addition to the stolen vitamins.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing problem of organized retail theft and its connection to larger identity theft schemes. As retailers struggle to combat shoplifting, the uncovering of this broader criminal operation raises concerns about the scale and sophistication of such theft networks in the local community.

The details

Detectives identified Benson and McGovern as suspects after more than $1,300 in vitamins were stolen from the Oliver's Market store on Montecito Boulevard last month. When police raided the couple's home, they found not only the stolen vitamins but also the personal identifying information of over 20 potential identity theft victims.

• Last month, more than $1,300 in vitamins were stolen from the Oliver's Market store.
• On Wednesday morning, police raided the suspects' home.

What’s next

Detectives are working to contact the affected identity theft victims as the investigation continues.