County Sheriff’s Office Will Display a $1 Million Collection of Stolen Comic Books, Collectibles, and Electronics

County Sheriff’s Office will display a $1 million set of comic books, collectibles, and electronics stolen from storage units. Viewing Dec 13 and Jan 3, 2026.

What Was Stolen

During a series of burglaries that took place in Vista, Oceanside and Escondido, thieves removed a diverse array of items from North County storage units. The recovered property, valued at approximately $1 million, included comic books, sports collectibles, power tools and electronics.

Recovery Efforts

Sheriff’s detectives recovered the stolen items in October and November of this year. The recovery was part of an ongoing investigation that traced the thefts to three separate storage facilities.

Display and Return Process

To help victims retrieve their belongings, the Sheriff’s Office will hold public viewings of the recovered items. The displays are intended to give each victim an opportunity to identify and claim what was taken.

Viewing Dates and Location

The first viewing will occur on Dec. 13, 2025, and the second on Jan. 3, 2026. Both sessions run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The events will be held at the Sheriff’s Investigations, Crime Lab, Property and Evidence Building, 5590 Overland Ave. in Kearny Mesa.

How to Access the Facility

Victims must enter the County Operations Center campus from Chesapeake Drive. Sheriff’s Property and Evidence is located on the northwest side of the building, south of the gas pumps. Parking is available in areas marked for visitors.

Claiming Your Property

To claim an item, attendees must satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

• Produce personal identification.
• Provide a sheriff’s (or any law‑enforcement agency) case number.
• Prove that the item’s name is on the property.
• Provide a receipt with the item’s serial number.

If a victim did not report the theft but can prove ownership, a report will be taken by detectives. Those who believe an item belongs to them but cannot provide proof will have their information recorded and will be contacted after the viewing.

Key Takeaways

• A $1 million collection of comic books, collectibles, and electronics was recovered from storage units.
• The Sheriff’s Office will display the items on Dec. 13 and Jan. 3, 2026.
• Victims must meet specific criteria to claim their property.

Closing

The County Sheriff’s Office hopes that the public display will help reunite victims with their stolen belongings and close a painful chapter for those affected by the burglaries.