Four Arrested in Organized Retail Crime Investigation at Littleton Home Depot

January 27, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media

Littleton, New Hampshire

Four people were arrested Tuesday in connection with an organized retail crime investigation involving thefts reported at the Home Depot in Littleton during November and December 2025, according to the Littleton Police Department.

Key Points

• Date of arrests: January 27, 2026

• Location: Littleton, New Hampshire

• Reported theft timeframe: November–December 2025

• Business involved: Home Depot (Littleton)

• Primary charge: Organized Retail Crime Enterprise (Class B felony)

• Bail status: Released on personal recognizance

• Court date: April 14, 2026 (Littleton District Court)

Incident Overview

Police said the arrests stem from an investigation into an alleged Organized Retail Crime Enterprise involving thefts from the Home Depot in Littleton. The incidents under investigation reportedly occurred between November and December 2025.

Arrests and Charges

Police said the following individuals were arrested on warrants and charged with Organized Retail Crime Enterprise (Class B felony):

• Keith Gillian, 48, of Lisbon

• Ryan Gauthier, 41, of Dalton

• Crystal Pilotte, 41, of Dalton

• Ryan Mooney, 41, of Dalton

Additional charges were also filed, police said:

• Ryan Gauthier: six counts of Willful Concealment

• Crystal Pilotte: six counts of Willful Concealment

• Ryan Mooney: one count of Willful Concealment

Police alleged the group conspired to steal merchandise valued at thousands of dollars from the store.

Investigation Details

Police said the activity was discovered and reported by Home Depot Asset Protection Specialists, and that their assistance was instrumental to the investigation.

Chief Paul J. Smith said the case reflected work by investigators and cooperation with Home Depot’s asset protection team, and he stated that organized retail theft impacts consumers through higher prices.

Court Information

All four individuals were released on personal recognizance bail and are scheduled to be arraigned on April 14, 2026, at Littleton District Court, police said.

Credit: Littleton Police Department