Former Employees Arrested for Embezzling Around $75,000 from Ventura Liquor Store
KEYT News Channel 3-12
October 19, 2026
Heads up, Ventura neighbors — a reminder to keep an eye on the books. Two former employees at Happy Place Liquor on Los Angeles Avenue were arrested after the owner reported losing a notable chunk of money over time, with deputies estimating the theft at around $75,000. That's a tough hit for any small shop, let alone a neighborhood liquor store.
According to KEYT News Channel 3-12, the investigation kicked off September 30 when deputies were dispatched to the business. It's a good reminder for local owners to tighten up inventory checks and trust the gut feeling when numbers don't add up.
We're glad the owner spoke up and that authorities followed through. Here's hoping Happy Place gets back to business as usual — and that other 805 shops take note. Small businesses are the heart of our communities, and protecting them matters.
This summary was written by AI based on the original article from KEYT News Channel 3-12.
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