A thief in a clown-style mask keeps targeting the same east El Paso Circle K, slipping into the store on three different nights in about a week and heading straight for the beer cooler to grab Twisted Tea. Surveillance images shared by Crime Stoppers show a person in a white mask with clown-style makeup and a gray zip-up hoodie, and police are asking for help from anyone who recognizes the look.
Three Break-Ins, Same Cooler
Investigators say the same east-side convenience store was hit three times in quick succession: on June 15 at about 2:11 a.m., June 17 at about 3:40 a.m., and again on Sunday, June 21, at around 10 p.m. In each case, the suspect is accused of reaching into or breaking open the beer cooler and walking out with multiple cans of Twisted Tea without paying. According to KDBC/CBS4, those are the dates and details released by Crime Stoppers.
What The Photos Show
Crime Stoppers of El Paso has circulated surveillance stills that show the suspect wearing what appears to be a white mask painted with clown-like makeup and a gray zip-up hoodie. The organization asked the public to look closely at the photos and share any leads, while investigators work to confirm that the three hits are all the work of the same person. According to Crime Stoppers of El Paso, the images are being used to help identify the suspect.
How To Tip
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 915-566-8477 or send an anonymous tip online. Tips that lead to an arrest may qualify for a cash reward. Investigators told reporters the incidents have been nonviolent so far, but they still want to know whether they are dealing with one persistent thief or more than one person. Per KDBC/CBS4, those are the official channels to share any information.
Why A Few Cans Matter
What might sound like a string of small-time beer cooler raids ties into a broader national uptick in shoplifting and organized retail crime that lawmakers and retail groups have been sounding the alarm about in recent years. A 2025 congressional report citing National Retail Federation data found sharp increases in larceny and losses for retailers, a trend that local stores and law enforcement say can make repeat losses costly and disruptive. See the congressional overview at Congress.gov.
Police and Crime Stoppers are stressing that tips remain anonymous and could result in a reward if they lead to an arrest, and they are asking anyone who recognizes the mask, the hoodie, or the late-night beer cooler routine to speak up. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking neighbors, nearby businesses, and passersby to share any relevant footage or memories with Crime Stoppers online or by phone.
