Montgomery County Sheriffs Office arrests Duo for Organized Retail Theft in The Woodlands

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ruben Flores and Jasmine Bishop for Organized Retail Theft in The Woodlands, Texas. Deputies responded to a theft-in-progress call at Macy's, leading to the couple's capture. Flores and Bishop, accompanied by their juvenile daughter, were responsible for four thefts over a week, causing local retailers approximately $5,000 in losses. Authorities recovered $1,200 in stolen merchandise during the arrests. They face charges under a new Texas law enacted on September 1, 2025, as part of Senate Bill 1300.

This legislation aims to combat organized retail crime more effectively. The arrests reflect a broader trend of increasing retail theft in suburban areas. Local law enforcement continues to collaborate with retail crime investigators to address these challenges.