TWIN BROTHERS ARRESTED FOR SERIES OF RETAIL THEFTS IN EL CAJON

East County News Service

March 13, 2024 (El Cajon) – El  Cajon Police have arrested twin brothers for a series of retail thefts between January 23 and February 24. Ali and Shuaib Ahmed, 28, are accused of orchestrating five retail thefts at the Ultra Beauty Store in El Cajon, allegedly stealing over $3,000 in merchandise, as well as a Feb. 24 theft at JC Penney in El Cajon, where goods valued at $700 were stolen.

During Shuaib Ahmed's arrest, officers discovered he was in possession of drugs intended for distribution. Consequently, the brothers were booked into the San Diego County Jail, facing multiple felony charges, including grand theft and conspiracy. Shuaib Ahmed also faces charges of possession of drugs for sale.

Both Ali and Shuaib Ahmed have extensive arrest records related to theft-related crimes, with Shuaib Ahmed currently on probation for burglary, according to Sergeant Kevin Reilly with ECPD’s investigations division.