ORANGE, Calif. (KABC) -- Deputies in Ventura County "hit the jackpot" when they responded to a report of illegal dumping recently.
According to a tweet posted by the sheriff's department, deputies found a Scratchers machine dumped in Camarillo.
The sheriff's department said most of the tickets inside had been taken.
Deputies then traced the machine back to a café where it was stolen earlier in the day.
Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.
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