Oklahoma City police on Tuesday released a set of surveillance images after officers said several people were caught on camera stealing merchandise from a business near NW Expressway and Rockwell. The case is logged as 26-5001051, and investigators say a cash reward may be available for tips that help identify the suspects. Detectives are asking anyone who recognizes the individuals or the vehicle seen in the photos to contact them.
Police post and the case file
In a post on the department's Facebook page, officers shared several stills and urged the public to look over any home or business cameras for additional angles, according to the Oklahoma City Police Department. The message lists the case number as 26-5001051 and asks tipsters to mention that number when they contact investigators. The department also notes that a cash reward may be available for information that leads to charges in the case.
How to send tips
Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at 405-235-7300 or submit an anonymous tip online at Crime Stoppers of Oklahoma City. According to the organization, tipsters may be eligible for up to $1,000 when information leads to charges filed or an arrest in a felony case.
Wider context
Retail theft has been climbing nationally. The National Retail Federation’s 2025 study found an 18% increase in shoplifting incidents year over year, along with a rise in violence during theft incidents. Those trends have pushed retailers and police to lean more on surveillance footage and community tips, and departments across the country now routinely post images and case numbers to enlist public help, local officials say.
How residents can help
Police are asking anyone who recognizes the people or the vehicle, or who has their own footage of the incident, to review their recordings and report what they find, referencing case 26-5001051. If you see a crime in progress, call 911 right away. For follow up information or leads, officers recommend using the Crime Stoppers tip line to stay anonymous while helping detectives track down suspects.
