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Crimes Property Detectives recently completed a near month long investigation which involved vehicle burglary, fraudulent credit card use, and a residential burglary.  This lengthy investigation began with a single vehicle break-in that occurred on November 30th, 2017.  During the morning hours, the victim observed a female suspect removing items from his vehicle – the stolen property consisted of the victim’s wallet, credit cards and checks.  The victim’s observations, coupled with a helpful passerby in the area, armed law enforcement with much needed descriptions, a vehicle license plate and video evidence to start their analysis.
 
On December 3rd, 2017, patrol officers conducted a vehicle traffic stop during the early morning hours.  During the investigation, officers discovered the male driver was in possession of the same stolen credit cards reported from the earlier theft. He was subsequently arrested.
 
Detectives spent hours reviewing surveillance footage while working with patrol officers on follow-up investigative leads.  Weeks later the original female suspect, who is a resident of Lomita, was identified and arrested on December 21st, 2017.  Investigators and patrol officers were able to connect her to the initial reported theft, fraudulent credit card usage at local gas stations and a McDonald’s, as well as residential burglary in her own neighborhood.  A follow-up search warrant of her residence revealed additional evidentiary items.

Though some cases may take some time to solve, detectives advised, “All of our cases are priority, and we will continue to do the best we can”.
 
This case is being investigated by the Torrance Police Department’s Detective Division under the command of Captain Martin Vukotic, Commander of the Special Operations Bureau. 
 

Sergeant Ronald Harris

Torrance Police Department Public Information Officer

(310) 618-5688 [email protected]