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85 Koi Fish Stolen From Pond Outside Of San Bernardino County Restaurant

  • On June 21, 2025, two men took about 85 koi fish from the pond outside Oak House Restaurant in Yucaipa.
  • The theft followed reports by the owner, Duarte, noticing the koi numbers dwindling and challenges securing outdoor property under fire regulations.
  • Surveillance footage showed the suspects repeatedly hauling buckets of koi in early morning hours, leading deputies to track one suspect's vehicle to his home.
  • David Smith, 42, was arrested on grand theft charges with a $30,000 bond, while only five koi were recovered and a second suspect remains at large.
  • The incident marks a rare case of koi theft in Yucaipa, highlighting difficulties in protecting outdoor livestock and ongoing investigation of the remaining fish and motive.
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