Roseville police log: Trash bag thieves make off with $10,000 in merchandise

Editor's note: Arrest reports are released by the Rocklin Police Department. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Charges can be amended or dismissed. Jan. 1 At 6 p.m. on Pleasant Grove Boulevard, multiple victims rode their e-bikes to a store and parked them outside without locking them. Although the bikes were equipped with anti-theft systems, rendering them inoperable without keys, the victims returned 15 minutes later to find the bikes missing. Each bike was valued at $1,500. Surveillance footage showed two adult males approaching the bikes and rolling them out of camera view, likely into a vehicle. Jan. 3 At 1:24 p.m. Jan. 1 on Clearbrook Drive, the victim and his wife located a Facebook group titled "Maltese/Teacup Puppies for Adoption." A Maltese puppy was advertised for $650, and the couple contacted the seller. After communication and preliminary questions, the suspect requested payment via Apple Pay. The victim sent $299, after which the suspect requested an additional $95 for delivery through a claimed service. When the suspect became evasive, the victim suspected a scam and refused further payment. The original post was later removed, and the victim was unable to recover the initial funds sent. Jan. 4 At 12 a.m. on East Roseville Parkway, the victim reported an electric bicycle and two paddleboards, each stored in carrying cases on the back patio, were present the night before. Upon checking the patio the following morning, the electric bicycle, its charger and both paddleboards were missing, indicating they had been stolen overnight. Jan. 7 At 4:56 p.m. Sept. 1 on Woodcreek Oaks Boulevard, the victim received an Instagram message from a male individual who initiated a romantic relationship. The two communicated via text and occasional WhatsApp calls. The male requested the victim's bank information so he could deposit a $10,000 check, which the victim provided. Without confirming whether the check cleared, the victim later sent $1,000 via WhatsApp at the suspect's request on Dec. 31. On Jan. 7 at 10 a.m., the victim discovered the deposited check had bounced. When she requested reimbursement, the suspect refused, and the victim realized she had been defrauded. Jan. 9 At 11:37 a.m. on Roseville Parkaway, three unknown suspects exited the passenger side of a vehicle wearing masks and hooded clothing and carrying black garbage bags. The suspects entered a commercial business and stole more than $10,000 worth of merchandise in one minute. The suspects then re-entered the vehicle and fled the scene. All suspects remain unidentified and at large. Jan. 12 At 12:51 p.m. on Cope Ridge Court, the victim reported that in October 2025, she was contacted by an individual claiming to represent Airbnb, who advised her there was a system issue requiring her to add a bank account number to receive rental revenue. The victim logged into her account and entered the information provided. She was told funds would be forwarded to her once received. After no payments were received, the victim contacted Airbnb and was advised they could not assist with the matter. The victim reported a total financial loss of $21,847.17.