SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) – Socorro Punzo, a woman accused of being a serial shoplifter, was arrested last week by the San Jose Police Department.
Since 2023, Punzo has been linked to multiple thefts at various retail stores in San Jose, including Macy’s, Ulta, Sunglass Hut, and Home Depot, according to the San Jose PD.
At approximately 3 p.m. on March 17, police officers from the San Jose Organized Retail Theft Detail conducted a follow-up investigation into Punzo, who had multiple felony warrants related to theft. Authorities believe that Punzo may be connected to dozens of other organized retail theft incidents.
San Jose PD officers located and arrested Punzo in the city. She was booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail on charges of organized retail theft, burglary, and grand theft.
Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to contact Sergeant Piña at 3930@sanjoseca.gov or 408-277-4521.
