A decoy operation in Kings County led to four restaurants receiving violations for selling alcohol to minors.
David Fansler, the owner of Pismo's Coastal Grill in North Fresno, says he's also being threatened that his liquor license will be revoked if he doesn't comply with the state's orders.
Store employees say the thieves carved out a hole in the back of the building, using the outside dumpsters to keep them out of sight.
The suspects fled the scene after taking a large supply of California lottery tickets.
The 'Modernist' is set to open next year in Downtown Fresno.
Council members are trying to reduce the number of liquor licenses in the city, but Circle K says they are penalized even though alcoholic beverages make up a small percentage of their sales.