A Los Angeles County man has been found guilty of nearly 30 felonies tied to an organized retail theft ring that stole almost $10 million worth of merchandise from Southern California Home Depot stores. Eber Bonilla Lopez, 40, of Pomona, was convicted on 27 felony counts, including organized retail theft, grand theft, receiving stolen property, and conspiracy to commit a crime. Prosecutors noted that the thefts were carried out in concert with others.
Lopez was one of nine individuals charged in August 2025 following an extensive investigation into the theft ring. Detectives identified two crews responsible for repeatedly stealing high-value electrical merchandise, such as dimmer switches, circuit breakers, and electrical outlets. The stolen goods were then resold through wholesale businesses and online marketplaces.
Investigators linked the crews to over 600 thefts across multiple counties, including Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside. Home Depot estimated that the criminal enterprise caused at least $10 million in losses over several years. Following the arrests, authorities seized approximately $3.7 million in stolen property.
Lopez is scheduled to appear in court on December 7 for sentencing, where he could face decades in prison. Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko emphasized the significance of the conviction, stating that organized retail theft is not a victimless crime and impacts businesses, employees, and consumers.