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Four arrested in connection with retail theft ring in Palm Beach County

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Four people were arrested for a coordinated retail theft ring in Palm Beach County, according to the Palm  Beach County Sheriff's Office. 

Officials say 34-year-old Christina Bermudez of West Palm Beach coordinated the theft of thousands of dollars' worth of retail merchandise from several Palm Beach County stores, including Home Depot, Home Goods/Marshalls. Lowe's and Target. 

According to an arrest report, Bermudez would employ three other people, including her husband, to steal items from the stores then immediately return them as their own possessions for refunds or sell the items at pawnshops.

The thefts happened between April and June 2016, said the report. 

Three of the suspects, Robert Bianchi, Sabrina Gillett and Jose Bermudez, were arrested Thursday, June 16. 

Bermudez was on the loose and was located and arrested Monday,  June 20. 

She was charged with petit theft and is being held on $1000 bond.