Suspects targeted high-end handbags, apparel
Bellevue Police Department Detectives, in conjunction with Bellevue SWAT officers, have arrested two suspects in connection with a series of organized retail thefts that occurred at the Bellevue Square Nordstrom store on January 10th and 11th, 2024. Three other suspects in the ring have been identified and are expected to be charged.
On January 25th, Bellevue Police Detectives arrested 22-year-old Benito Uriostegui. He was charged with Organized Retail Theft first-degree and second-degree, with a bail amount of $300,000. Uriostegui remains in custody at the King County Jail.
This past Wednesday, 22-year-old Jesus Delgado was apprehended at his residence in Kent and later booked into the King County Jail. Yesterday he was formally charged with Organized Retail Theft first-degree and second-degree, as well as bail jumping on a previous case. His bail was set at $200,000, with an additional $100,000 bail for an unrelated felony warrant. Delgado remains in custody at the King County Jail.
Also yesterday, Detectives arrested three additional suspects in the case, who are not being named because they have not yet been formally charged.
Detectives are filing charges on the remaining three suspects, who are not being named at this time pending formal charges.
The arrests follow an extensive investigation led by Bellevue Police Detectives, which was initiated after a Nordstrom Corporate Investigator contacted authorities regarding the thefts. During the investigation, it was revealed that the five suspects had collaborated in committing three organized and coordinated thefts over two days, resulting in the loss of over $17,000 worth of designer handbags and apparel.
As a result of the investigation, Detectives were able to identify five of the six suspects involved by using surveillance video as well as other investigative methods. Through diligent investigative work, Detectives were able to establish probable cause and obtain warrants for the arrest of the individuals responsible for these crimes.
Major Mark Tarantino, commander of the Bellevue Police investigations division, commented “This arrest is the result of outstanding teamwork and relentless effort by our Detectives.” Tarantino continued: “We are committed to holding individuals accountable for their criminal actions and ensuring the safety and security of our community.”
The Bellevue Police Department would like to thank Nordstrom Corporate Investigations for their cooperation and assistance throughout the investigation. This cooperation is a testament to the close relationship between the Bellevue Police Department and our business community.
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