A Stanley tumbler thief was arrested in California after she was found stealing stainless steel drinking cups worth almost $2,500. The Roseville Police Department announced this incident on Sunday, Jan. 21.
Law enforcement authorities said that they received a call on Wednesday, Jan. 17, regarding a store theft on Stanford Ranch Road in the city of Roseville.
One of the store's employees told the responders that a woman stole Stanley water bottles without paying for them. Here are other details shared by the police.
Stanley Tumbler Thief Arrested After Stealing $2500 in Drinking Cups!
According to NBC News' latest report, the suspect stole 65 Stanley stainless steel drinking bottles. The staff who witnessed the incident stated that the woman refused to stop.
After that, the thief stuffed the stolen merchandise into her car and went off.
"The suspect refused to stop for staff and stuffed her car with the stolen merchandise. An officer spotted the suspect vehicle as it entered Highway 65 from Galleria Blvd and initiated a traffic stop," said the Roseville Police Department via its official Facebook post.
The 23-year-old woman, who wasn't named, was arrested. She is accused of grand theft; a specific intent crime. What the woman stole were no ordinary tumblers.
Based on the statement and images provided by the Roseville Police Department, the thief acquired the popular Stanley Quencher, which costs $45 each.
This stainless steel tumbler has become a fashionable item because of social media influencers making trending content about the drinking cup.
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More free marketing for Stanley?
In 2023, the American drinking cup manufacturer went viral after a woman posted about her experience with a Stanley stainless steel tumbler.
She said that her car was badly burned and all the things inside were clearly destroyed. Despite her vehicle turning into charred remains, her Stanley drinking cup was unharmed.
Her video quickly went viral on TikTok and other social media platforms. Because of this, her experience became a free marketing for Stanley.
In return, the American tumbler manufacturer decided to give her a new car. What happened in Roseville, California could also become another free marketing for Stanley.
In fact, the Roseville Police Department even provided a great tagline at the end of its announcement.
"We strongly advise against turning to crime to fulfill your hydration habits," said the Californian law enforcement department.
As of writing, Stanley hasn't made any comments regarding the theft. But, you might hear something from the tumbler manufacturer soon.
