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Temecula Arrest Yields $6 Million in Stolen Luxury Goods in Multi-Agency Burglary Probe

Detectives say the trail from a January El Segundo break-in points to an organized residential burglary crew.

Overview

  • El Segundo police led an investigation that resulted in a search of a Temecula home and the arrest of a suspect linked to the January burglary.
  • Investigators recovered more than 100 designer handbags, 22 high-end watches, gold coins, jewelry, 20 firearms and over $800,000 in cash.
  • The suspect, described by police as a felon, was booked on residential burglary, possession of stolen property and felon-in-possession charges.
  • Detectives believe the case involves a crew operating across Los Angeles and San Diego counties, and they say the probe remains active.
  • Authorities asked anyone with information or who recognizes the seized items to contact Detective Michael Keltner at 310-524-2263 or mkeltner@elsegundo.org.