Booze bandits raid The Villages Publix, swipe $900 in liquor, and deputies want your tips to nab them

Posted on 7.5.25 8:49 AM
ContributedSurveillance images released by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office show two individuals suspected of stealing more than $900 in liquor from a Publix Liquor Store in The Villages on June 30, 2025. Marion County Sheriff's Office

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is asking for your help in identifying two suspects involved in a theft at the Publix Liquor Store on SE 165th Mulberry Lane in The Villages.

The incident occurred on June 30, 2025. According to MCSO, one suspect used a shopping bag while the other used a basket, and together they allegedly stole over $900 worth of liquor before leaving the store without paying.

If you recognize these people or have information about the theft, MCSO asks that you contact them at 352-732-9111.

Surveillance image of a man holding a bottle of liquor and a green shopping basket inside a store.
Surveillance photo of a woman wearing a black shirt and red pants inside a liquor store.
Surveillance image of a man holding a shopping basket inside a liquor store.
Surveillance images released by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office show suspects wanted in connection with a liquor theft at a Publix Liquor Store in The Villages on June 30, 2025. Deputies say more than $900 in alcohol was stolen. Courtesy: Marion County Sheriff’s Office

Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Marion County by calling 352-368-STOP (7867) or online at ocalacrimestoppers.com. Refer to case number 25-16. Tips that lead to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.