BOCA RATON, Fla. — Boca Raton police arrested a man Wednesday evening following an alleged retail theft incident involving store merchandise and an anti-shoplifting device, according to official booking records.
The suspect, Eduardo Ricardo Ancieta Saravia, was taken into custody on suspicion of petit theft, involving merchandise valued between $100 and $750, as well as using or attempting to defeat an anti-shoplifting device. The arrest was documented by the Boca Raton Police Department under Report No. 564376 and published at 6:28 p.m. on December 31, 2025.
Authorities have not released details regarding the business involved or the specific items allegedly taken. Charges related to interference with anti-theft devices are commonly applied when individuals are accused of attempting to bypass retail security systems designed to prevent theft.
Retail theft cases are typically reviewed by prosecutors, who determine whether formal charges will be filed and how the case will proceed through the court system.
All allegations remain unproven. Mr. Ancieta Saravia is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
