Two people arrested for grand larceny after being caught stealing avocados in Nipomo • Atascadero News

NIPOMO – Two men were arrested for grand larceny after they were caught stealing avocados from a ranch in Nipomo. On July 11, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s officers and members of the Sheriff’s Rural Crime Unit responded to a report of two men actively stealing avocados from a ranch in rural Nipomo.

According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, when officers arrived at the scene, they were able to locate the suspects and approximately 500 pounds of stolen avocados. The value of the avocados was estimated at between $3,000 and $5,000. Avocado thefts from this ranch are an ongoing problem.

The suspects were arrested and taken to the county jail. Wilson Carrero, 38, of Santa Maria, was arrested for grand larceny and possession of drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance. Baltazar Garcia, 40, of Santa Maria, was arrested for grand larceny.

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