3 men arrested, charged in string of Home Depot thefts across Metro Detroit

Total value of stolen merch estimated to be more than $7,000

Cody Compton, James Matica, Michael Florinchi (WDIV)

PLYMOUTH, Mich. – Three men have been arrested and charged in connection with a string of Home Depot thefts across Metro Detroit.

According to authorities, 32-year-old Cody Compton, 39-year-old James Matica and 30-year-old Michael Florinchi were arraigned in early March on multiple charges related to seven thefts from Home Depot stores in Canton Township, Northville Township and Taylor. The three are accused of stealing more than $7,000 of merchandise.

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Compton was charged with one count of organized retail crime, two counts of retail fraud first-degree and one count of habitual offender fourth offense notice. His bond was set at $50,000.

Matica was charged with one count of organized retail crime, one count of retail fraud first-degree and one count of habitual offender fourth offense notice. His bond was set at $100,000.

Florinchi was charged with two counts of retail fraud first-degree. His bond was set at $50,000.


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