Athens-Clarke County Police have recovered more than $100,000 in stolen merchandise. A police investigation began after three private investigators located stolen clothing being sold at the J&J Flea Market on Aug. 9.
The merchandise was found in a trailer using an RFID scanner. The items had been stolen mostly in the Atlanta area at Macy’s and at the Mall of Georgia in Buford.
The investigation led to the arrests of an Athens couple, 34-year-old Carlos Alfredo Lopez and his 29-year-old wife, on felony charges of theft by receiving property. A hold was placed on Lopez by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement due to his immigration status.
