Couple Apprehended Following Theft of $4,000 Cognac Bottle from Tempe Restaurant

TEMPE, Arizona — Two suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the theft of a high-end bottle of liquor from a local Tempe restaurant.

The arrest took place on May 12, 2026. According to police reports, a couple was identified as the key suspects behind the disappearance of a rare bottle of cognac valued at $4,000. The theft occurred during operational hours, caught on the restaurant's security system.

Thanks to a swift investigation by the Tempe Police Department, the suspects were located and arrested. They face charges related to grand theft and burglary. The restaurant management expressed relief at the arrests, noting the significant loss the bottle represented to their curated spirits collection.