Thieves Steal Thousands from Cedar City Home Depot

Police say the same group of suspects has been repeatedly stealing high-value merchandise from the store since February.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Cedar City Home Depot has been the target of repeated thefts over the past two months, with thousands of dollars worth of merchandise stolen by a group of three or more suspects. Police were able to track down the suspects' vehicle and recover some of the stolen items at a nearby trailer, where one of the occupants, Franklin Garcia, admitted that some of the goods were stolen.

Why it matters

Retail theft is an ongoing problem that costs businesses billions each year. These types of organized theft rings can have a significant financial impact on local stores and raise concerns about public safety and the need for improved security measures.

The details

According to a police affidavit, the suspects were seen stealing high-value items from the Home Depot store on at least seven different occasions since the beginning of February. The thieves would typically just walk out of the store without paying, sometimes using a fake receipt or having one person distract the worker at the door. The total value of the stolen merchandise ranged from $45 to $1,741.89 per incident.

  • The thefts began in early February 2026.
  • The suspects were seen stealing from the store at least seven times through early March 2026.

The players

Franklin Garcia

One of the occupants of the trailer where some of the stolen merchandise was found, who admitted that some of the items were stolen.

Cindy Cabreda

The other occupant of the trailer where some of the stolen merchandise was found.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the theft ring and may make additional arrests.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for businesses and law enforcement to work together to combat organized retail crime, which can have serious financial and public safety consequences for local communities.