Vacaville Police Invite Tony Hawk to Skate
The department extended an invitation after the skating icon commented on a viral video of a theft suspect.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Property Crime
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The Vacaville Police Department has publicly invited professional skateboarder Tony Hawk to use a local city park. The invitation followed a viral video, which featured a suspect attempting to flee a theft investigation on a skateboard, catching the attention of the famous athlete.
Why it matters
The unusual outreach stems from an unexpected online interaction after the department posted footage of a theft suspect's failed escape attempt. An employee in the police records section is a relative of Hawk, and the department seized on the social media engagement to bridge a connection.
Marc Marino, 34, remains in custody at the Solano County Jail on suspicion of felony grand theft. A preliminary hearing for his case is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. this Friday at the Solano County Superior Court.
The players
Tony Hawk
He is a professional skateboarder and global icon who commented on the viral video of the fleeing suspect.
Vacaville Police Department
This local law enforcement agency conducted the theft investigation and issued the public invitation to the athlete.
Marc Marino
He is a 34-year-old suspect currently held at the Solano County Jail on felony grand theft charges.
The details
Officers identified the suspect through surveillance footage collected by a community service officer following a September 24 incident. During the investigation, police recovered nearly $1,400 in stolen tools after the suspect was observed casing a neighborhood at 2 a.m.
Timeline
September 24: The original police video of the suspect was recorded.
September 29: Marc Marino was arraigned on theft charges.
October 22: Vacaville Police reported they had not received a response from Hawk.
October 24: A preliminary hearing is scheduled for the suspect at 9:30 a.m.
Legal Context
This incident follows the pattern set by the viral suspect pursuit of 2026 by utilizing social media engagement to drive local law enforcement community relations. The case highlights how departments are increasingly using viral video content to foster public interest in standard felony investigations.
Local residents should remain aware of property safety following the recent arrest related to residential tool theft. The police department's ongoing visibility may lead to increased monitoring of community surveillance footage to deter future incidents.
The takeaway
This case highlights how unconventional online interactions can draw significant public attention to routine police work. Residents should maintain vigilance regarding local property security to prevent potential theft incidents before they occur.
What happens next
A preliminary hearing for the suspect, Marc Marino, is set for October 24 at 9:30 a.m. in the Solano County Superior Court.
Further reading
For more information on local investigations, visit the Vacaville Property Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Vacaville Reporter.
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