Man steals $1,700 in caviar from California Whole Foods

"Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of stealing about $1,700 worth of caviar from a Whole Foods store in Irvine over the holiday season. The theft occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 29 at the Whole Foods Market on Irvine Center Drive, Irvine Police Department spokesman Kyle Oldoerp said. At first, the caviar culprit appeared to be shopping normally, selecting items and placing them in a basket, police said."

"He then concealed 12 cans of caviar inside a paper Whole Foods bag he had brought with him, they said, abandoned the shopping basket and exited the store without paying. The stolen items included caviar priced at approximately $170, $160 and $99 per container. Brands taken were Fishwife including its Caviar Duet and Golden White Reserve and Tsar Nicoulai, Oldoerp said."

Irvine police seek public help identifying a man accused of stealing about $1,700 worth of caviar from the Whole Foods Market on Irvine Center Drive. The theft occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 29. The suspect appeared to shop normally, placed items in a basket, then concealed 12 cans of caviar inside a paper Whole Foods bag he had brought, abandoned the basket, and exited without paying. Stolen containers were priced at approximately $170, $160 and $99 each. Brands taken included Fishwife (Caviar Duet and Golden White Reserve) and Tsar Nicoulai. An employee reviewed surveillance footage and captured the theft; tips can be sent to Detective Drake at [e-mail].

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