Paso Robles Police arrest four in organized retail theft

By Paso Robles Press · Wed Oct 22 2025

PASO ROBLES — On Thursday, Oct. 16, the Paso Robles Police Department responded to a commercial theft at Ulta Beauty. The suspects reportedly fled the scene, prompting a rapid response.

With assistance from the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, officers located a vehicle matching the description of the suspects, which contained over $1,000 in stolen merchandise. Investigators determined the four men were part of a suspected South American retail theft ring.

The suspects, John Steven (26, Los Angeles), Milton Pericoruiz (28, Fontana), Christian Duvanpardotirado (29, Los Angeles), and Maicol Fabian Pavon (26, Los Angeles), were arrested for burglary (PC 459) and conspiracy to commit a crime (PC 182). All were booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail.