2 arrested from retail theft ring that stole over $100K in merchandise, Portland police say

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Two people were arrested on June 11 in connection with an organized retail theft case, Portland police said on Tuesday.

Both Markesha McGruder and Elexis Jackson face several charges relating to theft.

Authorities believe the two suspects are part of a retail theft ring responsible for stealing over $100,000 in merchandise from multiple Portland businesses along the I-5 corridor.

"The suspects were detained without incident during a coordinated...