(KRON) – Seven individuals were arrested, cited and released after a retail theft police operation, said the San Francisco Police Department.   SFPD said the department conducts operations where uniformed officers are stationed in retail businesses to mitigate theft. The department chose to carry out the operation in a store in the  3300 block of Mission Street due to the high amount of shoplifting activity.  Image provided by the San Francisco Police Department On Oct. 15, SFPD officers arrested seven suspects for shoplifting. More than $400 worth of merchandise was returned to the store, according to the police. The suspects were cited and released from the scene. The case is still ongoing despite the arrests, said SFPD. Anyone with information is asked to contact the SFPD at (415) 575-4444. SFPD informed stores if they would like to participate in an Organized Retail Crime operation can contact [email protected].