Sierra Vista Police Seek Help Identifying Ace Hardware Theft Suspect

Marcus Whitfield

October 4, 2026

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (Arizona State News) — Sierra Vista police are asking the public to help identify a suspect in multiple shoplifting incidents at a local Ace Hardware store.

The suspect is accused of stealing more than $400 worth of merchandise across several incidents, according to a Sierra Vista Police Department social media post.

Police released photos of the individual in hopes someone can identify them.

Anyone with information about the suspect or their whereabouts is asked to contact Officer Tarsia at 520-803-3555. Anonymous tips can be submitted via email to SVPDTip@SIERRAVISTAAZ.GOV.

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Sierra Vista Ace Hardware theft suspect sought by police

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