Crime & Safety
Arrests Made in String of Burglaries in Murrieta
An 18-year-old male and a juvenile male were arrested on suspicion of several residential and vehicle burglaries that took place between March and June.
Two were in custody for a string of alleged residential and vehicle burglaries in Murrieta, and many victims have their property back, police said Friday.
Eduardo Torres, 18, of Murrieta, and a juvenile male whose name or age were not given, were arrested on suspicion of the crimes when search warrants were served Thursday by detectives with the Murrieta Police Department and the Murrieta Temecula Gang Task Force.
"The search warrants were a result of an ongoing investigation into several residential and vehicle burglaries as well as thefts from unlocked vehicles," said Murrieta police Sgt. Phil Gomez in a news release.
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Gomez said the alleged crimes were committed over a fourth-month period between March and June.
"Eight victims have been identified by detectives and their property has been returned," the sergeant said.
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Property that has yet to be claimed by victims includes cell phones, keys, camera equipment, bicycles and power tools, Gomez said.
Anyone with information about the alleged crimes or who has been a victim of a theft or burglary between March and June and is still missing property can contact Murrieta police Detective John Nelson at 951-461-6383 or 951-696-3615.
Information can also be provided anonymously through “We Tip” at 1-800-78-CRIME.
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