Man Pleads Guilty to Burglary for Stealing Beer from Gas Station

Rathy Roman faces jail time for breaking into a Bismarck convenience store to steal and drink beer.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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A man named Rathy Roman has pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary after he broke into a gas station convenience store in Bismarck, North Dakota in December and stole beer, which he was found drinking when police arrived on the scene after he called them himself.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of property crimes and burglaries targeting local businesses, which can have significant financial and operational impacts. It also raises questions about the motivations and mental health factors behind such crimes.

The details

According to investigators, Roman broke the glass of the convenience store and crawled inside to steal and start drinking the beer. When police arrived, they found Roman still at the scene, drinking one of the stolen beers.

  • In December, Roman broke into the gas station convenience store.

The players

Rathy Roman

A man who pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary for breaking into a Bismarck gas station convenience store and stealing beer.

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What’s next

Roman was sentenced to one year in jail for one count of burglary and 18 months for the second count.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for businesses and communities to work together to address property crimes and find ways to support individuals struggling with substance abuse or other underlying issues that may drive such behavior.