Loveland Micro-Bakery Owner Warns Small Businesses After Confronting 'Oatmeal Cream Pie Bandit'

LOVELAND, Colorado — The owner of a local honor-system micro-bakery and farm stand is warning other small business owners in Northern Colorado after a series of thefts by a repeat offender, dubbed the "Oatmeal Cream Pie Bandit" by the community, culminated in a direct confrontation and subsequent police charges.

The Honor System Under Threat

Stephanie Courville, the owner of Gone Astray Goods, a sourdough micro-bakery operating a farm stand on the honor system in Loveland, released surveillance footage in May 2026 showing a woman repeatedly stealing entire batches of baked goods without paying. The honor stand, which relies on the honesty of customers to self-checkout and pay, has been a staple for local residents seeking fresh sourdough breads, cookies, and pastries.

According to Courville, the suspect targeted the stand on at least two separate occasions, clearing out large quantities of products, with a particular affinity for the stand's signature oatmeal cream pies. Surveillance videos showed the woman casually loading her bag with baked items before driving away in a luxury Land Rover SUV.

A Bold Confrontation

During the second incident, Courville happened to be nearby and noticed the woman loading up her bags. Courville stepped in to confront the individual. When asked to pay, the suspect claimed that her phone was in her vehicle and that she needed to retrieve it to complete the transaction. Instead of returning with payment, the woman got into her Land Rover and fled the scene.

Courville followed the suspect long enough to record video of the vehicle, capturing the license plate clearly. This footage, alongside the high-definition security camera recordings from the farm stand itself, was shared on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Reddit, quickly going viral and prompting widespread community outrage.

Police Intervention and Charges

The Loveland Police Department launched an investigation following the reports and community tips. Authorities identified the suspect as a woman with a California driver's license, a Boulder address, and operating a Land Rover with Rhode Island plates. The Loveland Police Department confirmed that the suspect has since been identified and formally charged in connection with the thefts.

Courville shared the update to reassure her customers and to thank the community for their support, while continuing to advise other regional small business owners to remain vigilant against similar crimes.