Honey Thief Wanted in Northern Colorado

Surveillance video captures man stealing $500 worth of honey from self-serve stand in Berthoud

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:53am

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An extreme close-up of several glass jars of honey, their surfaces reflecting the harsh light of the camera flash, creating a stark, gritty, and investigative aesthetic that conceptually represents the theft of this small business owner's livelihood.Security camera footage captures the aftermath of a brazen honey theft, exposing the vulnerability of small, self-serve businesses in Northern Colorado's agricultural heartland.Berthoud Today

A small business owner in Berthoud, Colorado is asking for help from law enforcement after security camera footage captured a man stealing $500 worth of honey from her self-serve honey stand. The suspect, described as having dark hair, a mustache, and visible tattoos, took the honey without leaving any payment, prompting an investigation by the Weld County Sheriff's Office.

Why it matters

Small honey stands are an important part of the thriving agricultural community in Weld County, one of the top farming regions in the country. This theft not only impacts the livelihood of the business owner, but also raises concerns about protecting local producers and ensuring the integrity of the self-serve model that many rely on.

The details

According to the Weld County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred over the weekend at the victim's self-serve honey stand in Berthoud. Security camera footage shows the suspect, a man with dark hair, a mustache, and visible tattoos on both arms, taking multiple jars of honey without leaving any payment. The victim estimated around $500 worth of honey was stolen.

  • The theft occurred over the weekend, according to the Weld County Sheriff's Office.
  • The victim reported the incident to the sheriff's office on Sunday, prompting an investigation.

The players

Weld County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency investigating the honey theft incident in Berthoud, Colorado.

Melissa Chesmore

A spokesperson for the Weld County Sheriff's Office, who provided details about the case and the importance of solving it for the local community.

The Victim

A small business owner in Berthoud, Colorado who operates a self-serve honey stand that was targeted by the alleged thief.

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What they’re saying

“It's important for us to solve this case because, at the end of the day, it's not just about stolen honey; this is a business owner and this is their livelihood. So, we want to help them out and try to solve this case for them.”

— Melissa Chesmore, Spokesperson, Weld County Sheriff's Office

What’s next

The Weld County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone who may recognize the suspect from the surveillance footage to contact them, as they work to identify and apprehend the individual responsible for the honey theft.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of supporting local small businesses, especially those that are part of the thriving agricultural community in Weld County. The theft of $500 worth of honey not only impacts the livelihood of the business owner, but also raises concerns about the vulnerability of self-serve models that many rely on. Solving this case and protecting local producers is a priority for the Weld County Sheriff's Office.