Burglary probe uncovers $6 million in stolen luxury goods, including Hermes bags, Rolex watches

"A man broke into the victim's home and stole more than $600,000 worth of property, including designer handbags and jewelry. After weeks of investigating, including working with San Diego and Glendale police, authorities executed a search warrant on the suspect's home in Temecula on Feb. 25 and found the victim's property and a whole lot more."

"Investigators also found stolen goods exceeding $6 million, including more than 100 designer handbags from Hermes, Louis Vuitton and Chanel. They also found 22 high-end timepieces from Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Rolex, as well as 20 firearms, gold coins, jewelry and more than $800,000 in cash."

"Detectives believe the suspect was involved in an organized residential burglary ring and are seeking additional victims across Los Angeles and San Diego counties. Police said the suspect was booked on suspicion of residential burglary, being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of stolen property, among other counts."

On January 10, El Segundo Police responded to a home burglary where a suspect stole over $600,000 in designer handbags and jewelry. Following weeks of investigation involving San Diego and Glendale police, authorities executed a search warrant on February 25 at the suspect's Temecula residence. The search revealed the victim's stolen property plus an additional $6 million in stolen goods, including over 100 designer handbags from luxury brands, 22 high-end watches, 20 firearms, gold coins, jewelry, and $800,000 in cash. Investigators believe the suspect operated an organized residential burglary ring and are seeking additional victims across Los Angeles and San Diego counties. The suspect faces charges including residential burglary, felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of stolen property.

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