Javior Thomas & Rafeal Smith arrested for residential burglary at the Monterrey Pines Apartments in Loma Linda
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 3:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: Residential Burglary, PC 459
LOCATION: Monterrey Pines Apartments, 25700 Van Lueven St., Loma Linda
SUSPECT(S): Javior Anthony Thomas, 25 years of age resident of San Bernardino; Rafeal Smith, 26 years of age resident of San Bernardino
SUMMARY:
On Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at approximately 3:00 p.m., Javior Thomas and Rafeal Smith of San Bernardino burglarized a residence at the Monterrey Pines Apartments while the victim was not home. A witness reported the suspects broke a window and entered the apartment. Central Station deputies located the suspects leaving the complex in a red Jaguar sedan. Deputies arrested the suspects and recovered the victim's stolen property.
Investigators believed Thomas and Smith were responsible for several residential burglaries in cities of Grand Terrace and Loma Linda based on the preliminary investigation.
Thomas is on active parole for burglary and Smith is on active San Bernardino County Probation for burglary. Thomas and Smith were booked at the Central Detention Center for residential burglary and possession of stolen property.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective K. Allen at the San Bernardino County Sheriff's - Central Station at (909) 387-3745. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com
Refer: Detective Kevin Allen
Station: Central Station
Phone No. 909-387-3745
Case No. 151801817
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Central
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700