Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On 10-27-13, Richard Rodriguez entered the Woodside Deli in Camarillo and while the clerk was distracted, stole a display case containing “Diamond Millionaire” lottery tickets valued at $10.00 each. The clerk of the deli was able to get Rodriguez’s vehicle license plate and gave that information to the police. California Lottery security was notified of the theft and the stolen tickets were deactivated.

On 10-29-13, Detectives were notified that someone had attempted to cash in the lottery tickets. Detectives identified Rodriguez as the person who attempted to cash the stolen lottery tickets at four different locations in Camarillo. Camarillo patrol deputies located Rodriguez’ and his vehicle and found he was still in possession of the remaining stolen lottery tickets. Rodriguez was subsequently arrested for theft and burglary. Rodriguez was booked into the Ventura County Pre Trial Detention Facility with bail set at $10,000.00.

Nature of Incident: Burglary Arrest for Stolen Lottery Tickets
Report Number: 13-24152
Location: Woodside Deli 4509 Pleasant Valley Road, Camarillo
Date & Time: 10-29-13 @ 1300 hrs.
Unit(s) Responsible: Camarillo Patrol and Camarillo Investigations
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
Richard Ruiz Rodriguez, Anaheim, Ca., 54
Prepared by: Detective Gene Martinez, Camarillo Investigations
Media Release Date: October 29, 2013
Follow-Up Contact: Detective Gene Martinez (805) 947-6402
Approved by: Bruce Macedo, Captain
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