A $1 million collection of comic books, sports collectibles, power tools and electronics recovered from North County storage units is slated for a public display in Kearny Mesa.
Recovered Items
The items were stolen from storage units in Vista, Oceanside and Escondido. Sheriff’s investigators recovered the property in October and November of this year.
Viewing Schedule and Location
Viewings will take place on Dec. 13 and Jan. 3, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Sheriff’s Investigations, Crime Lab, Property and Evidence Building, 5590 Overland Ave. in Kearny Mesa. Visitors should enter the County Operations Center campus from Chesapeake Drive; parking is available in marked visitor areas.
How to Claim Your Property
To retrieve stolen items, attendees must meet at least one of the following:
- Present personal identification.
- Provide a sheriff’s (or any law‑enforcement agency) case number.
- Prove their name is on the item.
- Supply a receipt with the item’s serial number.
If a victim did not report the theft but can prove ownership, detectives will take a report. If ownership cannot be proven, a deputy will record information and follow up after the viewing.
Key Takeaways
- $1 million in stolen goods recovered from Vista, Oceanside and Escondido units.
- Public viewings scheduled for Dec. 13 and Jan. 3, 2026.
- Claimants must present ID, case number, name on item, or serial‑number receipt.
The sheriff’s department hopes the display will help return valuable property to its rightful owners.
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