Sheriff’s investigators are asking the public for help to identify two thieves who stole nearly $15,000 worth of jewelry and collectable coins from a winery in Ramona last month.
The burglars, described only as heavyset men, sneaked into the residence at Hatfield Creek Vineyards and Winery on state Route 78 near Weekend Villa Road around 4 p.m. Feb. 23, sheriff’s Sgt. Daniel Sloppye said in a statement.
Investigators said suspicious people were also seen at two other wine-producing establishments in the same general area that afternoon, though nothing was reported stolen.
“As a precaution, deputies are conducting extra patrols at wineries in the Ramona area,” he said.
Anyone who might be able to help investigators track down the thieves is asked to call San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477 or the agency online at sdcrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
