One arrested for Target theft in Auburn; second suspect still outstanding

A Sacramento man was arrested March 15 on suspicion of grand theft in Auburn. Placer County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of grand theft at Target in the 2700 block of Bell Road at 8:45 p.m. after two suspects were observed loading electronics into laundry baskets and attempting to exit the store through an emergency exit by Target Loss Prevention officers. According to the Sheriff's Office, the Loss Prevention officers detained one suspect identified as Kodi Trewartha, 24, who attempted to steal $3,000 worth of Fitbits and massage guns. The Sheriff's Office confirmed Trewartha was a suspect in nine other Target thefts throughout the region. The second suspect left the scene on foot with a JBL Party Box 100 speaker, three Theragun Mini muscle massage guns, a bed sheet set and a black laundry tote, totaling more than $950. Deputies didn't locate the second suspect but found the empty speaker box and security cable locks from the merchandise in a nearby parking lot, the Sheriff's Office reported. Trewartha was charged with grand theft and conspiracy. According to Angela Musallam, public information officer for the Placer County Sheriff's Office, Trewartha was released from custody March 16. Musallam also confirmed the second suspect is still outstanding. The suspect is described as a White male wearing all black and a gray baseball cap. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Detective Roseli at 530-889-7873. Anyone who would like to submit information anonymously is encouraged to contact Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-4357. Individuals who submit information may be eligible for a $1,000 cash reward if their tip leads to an arrest.