Event Brief
Operation D-Fence dismantles $12M theft ring
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: HCSO says a family-run business allegedly fenced stolen goods, leading to a joint operation and dismantling of the ring.
WHO: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and partners; a family-run business operating as Save on Construction LLC
WHAT: Authorities dismantled an organized retail theft ring accused of fencing stolen goods worth more than $12 million.
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 10:37 AM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: The ring allegedly fenced stolen goods—knowingly buying and reselling stolen items for profit—according to HCSO.
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