By Sara Beth Williams–
Citrus Heights police announced on social media the arrest of a felony grand theft suspect in Citrus Heights last week who was wanted for “multiple jewelry store burglaries” in Reno, Nevada.
In the early morning hours of Nov. 7, Reno Police responded to a commercial burglary in the 6000 block of South McCarran Boulevard and found a “significant amount of jewelry” had been stolen, according to news reports based in Reno Nevada. The suspect, later identified as Gabriel Fuoco, fled before officers arrived.
Upon further investigation, Fuoco was believed to be linked to a similar burglary incident that occurred a month prior. A broadcast was issued to neighboring law enforcement agencies with the description of the suspect’s vehicle.
When the vehicle in question was spotted by a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputy, the suspect was identified and found to have a Citrus Heights address and local police were contacted.
Later, Citrus Heights police observed Fuoco leave his home with a bag they “believed held the stolen jewelry.” His truck was stopped, and he was detained while the truck was seized and searched. Detectives recovered over $100,000 in stolen jewelry during the arrest, according to Citrus Heights Police. Reno Police Department Burglary Detectives responded to Citrus Heights to assist with search warrants and to interview Fuoco.
Fuoco was booked into the Sacramento County jail on Friday, Nov. 8, on felony charges for possession of stolen property as well as charges for possession of narcotics.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Reno Police Department’s non-emergency line at (775) 334-2677, or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900 or secretwitness.com.
Citrus Heights police announced on social media the arrest of a felony grand theft suspect in Citrus Heights last week who was wanted for “multiple jewelry store burglaries” in Reno, Nevada.
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