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Released: February 11, 2026 - Wednesday, 11:26 AM
On 2-2-2026, Sheriff’s deputies investigated a theft at the Vons grocery story in Nipomo in which the suspect allegedly stole approximately $4,000 worth of alcohol over the course of about one hour. During the incident, the suspect removed individual bottles from their boxes and concealed them under his clothing and inside a backpack before leaving the store. The suspect returned to the store multiple times during the theft.
No suspect vehicle has been identified. The suspect was wearing a distinctive black hooded jacket or sweater with a large white insignia on the back.
Anyone who can identify the suspect, or who may have information related to similar incidents, is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 805-781-4500. Anyone with information can also contact Crime Stoppers at (805) 549-7867 or online at www.slotips.org.
Theft
Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: 805-781-4547Date and time of incident: 2-2-2026Place of Occurrence: NipomoVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: N/AThe Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to a theft at a local Vons grocery store.On 2-2-2026, Sheriff’s deputies investigated a theft at the Vons grocery story in Nipomo in which the suspect allegedly stole approximately $4,000 worth of alcohol over the course of about one hour. During the incident, the suspect removed individual bottles from their boxes and concealed them under his clothing and inside a backpack before leaving the store. The suspect returned to the store multiple times during the theft.
No suspect vehicle has been identified. The suspect was wearing a distinctive black hooded jacket or sweater with a large white insignia on the back.
Anyone who can identify the suspect, or who may have information related to similar incidents, is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 805-781-4500. Anyone with information can also contact Crime Stoppers at (805) 549-7867 or online at www.slotips.org.
