WinCo Theft Suspect Detained by Loss Prevention, Arrested by GP Police
WinCo loss prevention detained a shoplifting suspect Tuesday, leading to his arrest by Grants Pass Police.
A call to 911 by 231 NE Terry Lane grocer staff reported the suspect had been taken to the loss prevention office after stealing almost $9 worth of food. Surveillance of the crime was captured, and his name was not known at the time of the report.
Law enforcement arrived and took the suspect, identified as Bret Matheson, into custody. He was trespassed per request of management, and transported to the Adult Jail Facility for a Third Degree Theft charge. The charge wasn't filed, and he was released this morning at 11:02 a.m.
Posted on 9/23/26 2:26PM by Alex Bauer
