Press Release 18-0521

MAY 21, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEWS RELEASE #18-0521

CONTACT SHERIFF TIM MORSE 785-364-2251

  

Jara Victoria Pinedo

WALMART THEFT SUSPECT IN CUSTODY

A Topeka woman suspected of thefts from the Holton Walmart is in custody. Jara Victoria Pinedo, 40, of Topeka, was taken into custody Monday afternoon. Pinedo was arrested on a Jackson County District Court warrant for two counts of theft by deception and criminal trespass. The alleged thefts occurred last Monday at the Holton Walmart store. The Sheriff’s Office released photos of two suspects last week for identification purposes. Pinedo was identified, and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators served a search warrant on Pinedo’s residence at 2519 SE Iowa Street in Topeka last Friday afternoon. A variety of evidence was seized from the residence. The male in the above photographs has not yet been identified and may possibly be of Hispanic descent. If anyone has information regarding the identity of the male subject, please contact the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 785-364-2251.