The Knoxville Police Department and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in a joint operation are cracking down on shoplifters.  Thirty three people were arrested over a three day period at the end of last week.  Eight of those were juveniles.  Officers targeted eleven different stores last Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the East, West, and Farragut. They recovered approximately $9,000 worth of stolen merchandise.

Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones and Police Chief Sterling Owen, IV say they are pleased with the results of this joint investigation and will continue the crackdown through the holiday season.