Serial Theft Suspect Arrested in Plano After Multi-Agency Investigation
Plano Police Detectives arrested Winston Love on Thursday, February 1, 2024, on charges of multiple theft offenses and an additional 39 outstanding warrants. Love, a serial theft suspect, was apprehended for crimes spanning the DFW Metroplex and other states, following investigations by various agencies.
The arrest was facilitated by Asset Protection Associates from retail stores where the thefts occurred, who worked in tandem with General Crimes Unit Detectives. Love was identified as the suspect in numerous thefts in Plano, with his information shared among department detectives leading to his capture within three days.
Love targeted stores like Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and Sam’s Club, focusing on items such as Lego sets or vacuums depending on the season and demand. Authorities estimate his total haul to exceed $100,000, with ongoing investigations expected to raise this figure. Plano detectives are in the process of obtaining additional warrants for theft offenses within the city.
The collaboration between Asset Protection Associates and law enforcement was lauded as instrumental in Love's apprehension, showcasing vigilance and cooperation in combating crime.
