News Release: Residential Burglary & Pursuit Lead to Arrests

Incident:                                      Residential Burglary and Vehicle Pursuit

Date and Time of Release             November 28, 2011 5:00 PM

On Monday November 28, 2011at approximately 12:54 PM, Arcadia Police Officers observed a male Hispanic exiting a side gate from a residence in the 800 Blk of Victoria Dr.  The male was carrying some property, concealed under his jacket, as he ran to an awaiting vehicle being driven by another suspect.  The male got into the front passenger seat and the vehicle drove away from the residence.  Arcadia Police Officers attempted to pull the vehicle over when the vehicle sped up and failed to yield.

The suspects led police on a chase through the streets of Arcadia, San Gabriel, and Rosemead reaching speeds up to 70 miles per hour.  The suspects ended up crashing into another vehicle in the City of Rosemead.  All three suspects were apprehended immediately after the crash.  No injuries were sustained by officers or the suspects. The driver of the other involved vehicle in the crash was transported to a local hospital with chest pains as a precautionary measure.

Stolen property from the residence was recovered from one of the suspect’s person as well as from inside of the suspect vehicle.

Arrested were:

1. Raymond Jurado, male Hispanic, 42 yrs old from Baldwin Park, $50 k bail
2. David Rojas, male Hispanic, 23 yrs old from El Monte, $100k bail
3. Maribel Sanchez, female Hispanic, 26 yrs old from Baldwin Park, $105k bail

The suspects are held at the Arcadia Police Department Jail charged with residential burglary and felony evading of a police officer.

For any questions or concerns, contact the Arcadia Police Department at 626/574-5150.

Robert T. Guthrie, Chief of Police

By:  Lieutenant Mike Castro

Refer Case # 11-5800