MARANA, Arizona — Marana Police are seeking public assistance to identify suspects who shoplifted a large amount of alcohol from the Safeway at 9100 N. Silverbell Road on March 22, 2025. The incident, documented under Case #2503-1248, is part of a series of shoplifting cases linked to the same individuals, raising concerns about organized retail theft in the area.
Details about the suspects, such as their descriptions or the exact value of the stolen alcohol, were not provided in the initial release, but the Marana Police are urging anyone with information to contact them at 520-382-2000. The Safeway on Silverbell Road has been a target for shoplifters before—a 2022 incident reported by KGUN 9 involved three suspects stealing $3,361.18 worth of high-end alcoholic beverages, loading them into a white minivan. While it’s unclear if the 2025 case involves the same group, the pattern of targeting alcohol suggests a possible trend of resale-driven theft, a growing issue in retail settings where security measures often lag behind.
Marana, a town of about 50,000 northwest of Tucson, has seen its share of retail crime, with past incidents at stores like Walmart and Target reported by KOLD News. The Marana Police have a history of community engagement to combat such crimes, often using platforms like Nextdoor to share updates and host events like Dispose-A-Med at the same Safeway location. However, the lack of suspect descriptions in this case might hinder public assistance, raising questions about whether the police have additional evidence, such as surveillance footage, that they’re not yet releasing. This could be a strategic choice to avoid tipping off the suspects, but it also risks limiting community involvement in a town where residents are often eager to support local law enforcement efforts.
