News Summary
Dojoon Park, a business owner from Montebello, faces six felony counts for selling stolen merchandise valued at over $5 million. His establishments were implicated in receiving stolen goods linked to a cargo theft investigation initiated by Union Pacific. The LAPD, along with several policing agencies, executed search warrants leading to the seizure of numerous stolen items. Park, initially arrested in August, is now facing further charges as detectives continue their investigation into organized theft impacting local businesses and the economy.
Montebello – Dojoon Park, a 41-year-old business owner from Montebello, has been charged with selling stolen merchandise valued at over $5 million. He is facing six felony counts related to the receipt of stolen property, each involving amounts exceeding $950. Prosecutors allege that the merchandise linked to this case has resulted in financial losses exceeding $500,000.
The investigation into Park’s activities began after special agents from Union Pacific discovered that a train car had been burglarized in Long Beach in July 2025. It was found that a variety of items—including tools, household appliances, and e-bikes—were among the stolen goods. Many of these items had reportedly been sold both online and at Park’s stores, DJ General Tool and Wire, located in Montebello and Huntington Park.
Park was initially arrested on August 14, 2025, but he was booked and released the same day. However, he was re-arrested on Monday in a downtown Los Angeles courthouse. Bail for Park has been set at $225,000, with special conditions in place to ensure that the bail funds are not connected to any criminal activity. Should he be convicted, Park could face a maximum of 11 years in state prison.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has underscored the impact of cargo theft on legitimate businesses and the overall economy. This incident is a clear example of the repercussions of such crimes. Authorities stress that cargo theft is not a victimless crime and affects all levels of commerce.
The investigation has involved coordinated efforts from the LAPD’s Commercial Crimes Division, Union Pacific Police, and the Los Angeles Port Police. Search warrants were executed at Park’s business locations on South Greenwood Avenue in Montebello and East Gage Avenue in Huntington Park, resulting in the seizure of stolen goods. The LAPD Chief has highlighted this collaboration, which aims to dismantle organized cargo theft operations to protect local businesses and the economy.
As the investigation continues, detectives anticipate making additional arrests as they work to link more stolen goods back to their sources. The case highlights the ongoing issues related to cargo theft in the region, which law enforcement officials are committed to tackling.
In recent years, the increase in organized theft in transportation and retail sectors has raised alarm among business leaders and law enforcement alike. The growing trend not only threatens individual enterprises but also has broader implications for local economies and communities. The actions taken in this case are part of a larger strategy to address these challenges and enhance the safety of commercial transactions.
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- Daily News: Montebello Business Owner Charged
- Wikipedia: Cargo Theft
- KTLA: Montebello Man Sold Stolen Cargo
- Google Search: Cargo theft California
- CBS News: Montebello Power Tools Theft
- Google Scholar: Cargo theft economic impact
- LA Times: LA Hardware Store Cargo Theft
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Theft
- Patch: Authorities Dismantle Cargo Theft Ring
- Google News: Cargo theft California
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