Dartmouth Police arrest two in alleged large-scale retail theft ring across Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Two Massachusetts residents have been arrested by local police for shoplifting, however, it appears they may be involved in something bigger.

According to police, on Friday, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Dartmouth Police responded to a call regarding shoplifting at Kohl’s, 81 Faunce Corner Road. The shoplifting in this case is alleged to be connected to a larger organized retail crime group.

According to witnesses, two females were at Kohl’s concealing multiple items and fleeing in a dark-colored vehicle. Officers and detectives located the car shortly after and conducted a traffic stop.

During the stop, both women admitted to taking various items from Kohl’s. While on the scene, officers located additional items believed to be from another store. After a brief investigation, Dartmouth Police learned that over $4,000 of merchandise had been stolen from Kohl’s, Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works and Ulta Beauty. All merchandise was returned to the stores. Both women were placed into custody.

Kaytlyn Lynch, 20, and Brooklyn Burns, 21, both of Dorchester, are being charged with two counts of shoplifting over $250 by concealing merchandise and one count of receiving stolen property.

It is believed that these women may be part of an organized retail crime group that is allegedly responsible for shoplifting thousands of dollar’s worth of merchandise across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.