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SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
Thursday March 10th, 2022 :: 09:17 a.m. PST

Advisory

Vehicle Theft Suspect in Needles was Located and Arrested by Arizona Authorities

DATE/TIME: March 09, 2022, at approximately 8:00 p.m.

INCIDENT: VC 10851(A) - Vehicle Theft

LOCATION: 100 block of Marina Ct., Needles, CA

SUSPECT(S): David Friele, 58-years-old, Transient of Needles, CA

VICTIM(S): Confidential


SUMMARY: On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at approximately 8:00 p.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department responded to a call for service near the 100 block of Marina Court for a stolen vehicle report.   

A short time later, Mohave County Sheriff located suspect David Friele in possession of the stolen vehicle in the Wal-Mart parking lot of Fort Mohave, AZ.  Mohave County Sheriff took custody of Friele, and the victim was able to retrieve his vehicle without incident.

Deputies from the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department completed a report for vehicle theft and will forward it to the San Bernardino County Distric Attorney's Officer for review.  

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy J. Gregory at the Colorado River / Needles Police Department at (760) 326-9200. Those wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information online at www.wetip.com

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Refer: Deputy J. Gregory

Station: Colorado River Station

Phone No. (760) 326-9200

Case No. 212200241

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

Address/Location
SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
1111 Bailey Ave
Needles, CA 92363

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