September 24, 2026
Carr’s Organized Retail Crime Unit Indicts Four in Cobb County
Defendants charged for repeated thefts targeting retailers across the state
COBB COUNTY, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Organized Retail Crime Unit has obtained a new indictment in Cobb County charging four individuals with Racketeering and Theft.
“Let me be clear – organized retail crime will not be tolerated in this state,” said Carr. “These large-scale thefts harm our businesses, threaten the safety of employees and customers, and lead to higher prices for hardworking Georgians. We’re fighting to protect families and communities by going after those responsible, dismantling their operations, and putting them behind bars.”
From February 2024 to July 2026, the defendants are alleged to have conspired together to obtain over $23,000 worth of retail property through a pattern of theft targeting various retailers in Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Fayette, Fulton and Muscogee counties. As asserted in the indictment, this includes repeatedly stealing perfume, cologne, clothing, and other goods from Ulta Beauty, TJ Maxx, Macy’s, and JCPenney. The defendants are further alleged to have sold the stolen merchandise on Facebook
This case was investigated by the Attorney General’s Organized Retail Crime Unit, as well as the asset protection teams with Ulta Beauty, TJ Maxx, Macy’s, and JCPenney.
Cobb County Indictment
On September 10, 2026, the Attorney General’s Organized Retail Crime Unit presented evidence to a Cobb County Grand Jury, resulting in the indictment* of all four defendants.
Specifically, they are facing the following charges.
Roshella Kevon Moore, 33, of LaGrange:
- 2 counts of Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
- 3 counts of Theft by Shoplifting
Shaterria Breasia Harris, 26, of LaGrange:
- 2 counts of Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
- 1 count of Theft by Shoplifting
Rickella Dreanna Moore, 33, of LaGrange:
- 2 counts of Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
- 2 counts of Theft by Shoplifting
Shaniqua Nichelle Gates, 34, of LaGrange:
- 2 counts of Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Ac
Read a copy of the indictment . No further information about the investigation or the indictment may be released at this time by the Attorney General’s Office.
About the Attorney General’s Organized Retail Crime Unit
In 2024, with the support of Governor Brian Kemp and members of the General Assembly, Attorney General Chris Carr created Georgia’s first statewide Organized Retail Crime Unit.
The Organized Retail Crime Unit works with retailers and law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute the criminal networks that are engaged in recurring thefts and acts of violence targeting businesses throughout the state.
Specifically, Georgia businesses are estimated to lose over $3 billion to retail theft annually, including $1.6 billion in stolen goods and $326 million in lost tax revenue, along with 17,000 lost jobs.
The Organized Retail Crime Unit is housed in the Attorney General’s Prosecution Division, which also includes Carr’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit, his Gang Prosecution Unit, and his White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit.
*Members of the public should keep in mind that indictments contain only allegations against the individual against whom the indictment is sought. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and it will be the government’s burden at trial to prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of the allegations contained in the indictment.