Electronics store thief busted
Suspect Daniel Lopez, who police believe perpetrated several car burglaries targeting shoppers coming from electronics stores. Police detectives last Wednesday arrested a man described as “prolific vehicle burglar” who targeted shoppers at electronics stores throughout the South Bay. Daniel Lopez, a 36-year-old West Covina resident, was apprehended after detectives witnessed him breaking into a car in a La Puente parking lot. Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach police were conducting a joint surveillance operation when Lopez smashed into the vehicle. A short chase ensued. After Lopez’s arrest, police discovered items in his car linking him to South Bay car burglaries. A subsequent search of Lopez’s home found tens of thousands of dollars worth of electronics and jewelry. “We believe he was targeting specific shoppers and was basically casing them and casing the stores,” said RBPD Sgt. Jon Naylor. Lopez is believed to have used his blue 2006 Dodge Caravan to follow victims and later burglarize their vehicles, generally by smashing out the vehicle window, according to police reports. Naylor said Lopez is believed to have been part of a burglary ring that has targeted stores throughout…
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