Lancaster man charged with felony retail theft after allegedly stealing, consuming store alcohol
Northern Lancaster County Regional Police say a Lancaster resident allegedly took and consumed store alcohol and is accused of stealing more than 600 beverages over several months.
On Oct. 13, 2026, Northern Lancaster County Regional Police responded to the Giant Grocery at 1008 Lititz Pike in Warwick Township after an employee reported that 61-year-old David Rios of Lancaster had taken and consumed an alcoholic beverage without paying. Investigators say Rios allegedly took more than 600 beverages between December 2025 and October 2026; he was charged with one felony count of retail theft (18-3929A1) and the charges were filed before MDJ Stauffer.