California train theft suspects nabbed with $375K in stolen goods: SBSD

Seventeen train burglary crew suspects were arrested after law enforcement discovered more than $375,000 worth of stolen BNSF merchandise and over $61,000 in cash after searches at three separate Southern California locations last week.

On Oct. 1, an investigation into recent rain burglaries within the Victor Valley area led to search warrants being served at a residence in Hesperia, a residence in Victorville and a storage unit in Victorville, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office posted on Instagram.

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Eleven suspects were arrested during a search warrant served in the 8800 block of Maple Avenue. Investigators also found and recovered numerous items stolen from train burglaries, including $54,442.79 in stolen property and about $19,200 in cash.

“Eleven suspects were arrested and subsequently booked on felony charges for possession of stolen property and conspiracy to commit a crime,” the Sheriff’s Department said.

Victorville Residence

Six more suspects were arrested when a second search warrant was served on the 14100 block of Anacapa Road. The operation resulted in the recovery of $133,867 of stolen property linked to the train burglaries and approximately $42,000 in U.S. currency.

Investigators also confiscated eight illegal firearms, including four rifles and four pistols.

The six suspects were also booked on suspicion of possessing stolen property and conspiracy.

Victorville storage facility

A third search warrant at a storage unit located on the 14300 block of Palmdale Road uncovered additional stolen property associated with the train burglaries.

“BNSF police responded and took possession of the recovered items, estimated to be worth approximately $188,309,” the Sheriff’s Department said.

In total, the investigation led to the recovery of roughly $61,200 in cash and $376,618 in stolen property.

Anyone with further information about the investigation was asked to contact the Victor Valley station at (760) 552-6800 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001.