Appetizers and a $4,000 Side: Tempe Couple Arrested in Rare Cognac Heist

iSkyNews and Media May 12, 2026

Delicious Food / Three Thirty-Three Restaurant

By Ciara Perez, Senior Multimedia Correspondent

iSkyNews.com (ISN) – Published May 12th, 2026

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Appetizers and a $4,000 Side: Tempe Couple Arrested in Rare Cognac Heist

TEMPE, AZ — Most people visit Three Thirty-Three Restaurant for a high-end dining experience, but police say one local couple was looking for a very specific—and very expensive—souvenir.

Channel Miller, 34, and her husband, Matthew Steve, 32, are in custody today after allegedly orchestrating the theft of a rare bottle of Louis XIII Cognac valued at roughly $4,000.

Louis XIII Cognac / louisxiii-cognac.com

The "Dine and Dash" Twist

The incident unfolded on the evening of Monday, May 4. According to investigators, the couple sat down for dinner just after 9 p.m. and ordered appetizers. However, the meal took a criminal turn when detectives say the pair began acting suspiciously.

While Steve allegedly acted as a lookout, Miller is accused of swiping the 750 ml bottle of ultra-premium cognac. The high-stakes heist didn't stay secret for long; the restaurant’s surveillance system captured the entire act, as well as clear footage of the SUV the couple used to flee the scene.

A Larger Network?

Tempe detectives didn't just stop at the theft. Investigators believe Miller and Steve may have ties to the Romanian Travelers, a criminal group known nationally for targeting businesses through organized theft and sophisticated fraud schemes.

After a week-long investigation, the pressure apparently reached a breaking point. On May 12, the husband and wife turned themselves in to the Tempe Police Department.

The couple now faces serious legal heat for their expensive taste:

🌟 Charges: Both have been charged with Felony Theft, classified as a Class 4 felony in Arizona.

🌟 Potential Penalties: A Class 4 felony can carry significant prison time, especially if investigators can prove a link to organized retail crime.