MILLBRAE, Calif. - A former lottery winner faces felony charges after allegedly stealing equipment and funds from his job with the city of Millbrae, prosecutors said.

Evan Adrian Ramirez, 30, of Manteca, previously won a $5 million lottery prize with another person, but that windfall didn’t stop him from stealing, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office.

Alleged scheme

What we know:

Prosecutors said Ramirez, who worked for the Millbrae Public Works Department, stole city-owned power tools and electronic devices between 2023 and 2025. He also allegedly used a city credit card to make personal purchases, including a soundbar and a Pro Press machine.

A supervisor began investigating after noticing several missing tools and pieces of city property, which led aut

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