RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTSheriff Chad Bianco |
| Press Release: | Copper Theft, Possession of Stolen Property
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| Station Area: | Blythe |
| Written Date: | April 8, 2021 | Time: | 12:38 PM |
| Incident Date: | April 8, 2021 | Time: | 7:34 AM |
| Incident Location: | 4000 block of Dracker Dr.
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| Reporting Officer: | Sergeant Ed Reynoso
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| File Number(s): | A210980010
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| Miguel Angel Romo |
Details:
On Thursday, April 8, 2021, at approximately 7:34 AM, deputies assigned to the Colorado River Sheriff’s Station responded to the 4000 block of Dracker Dr. in the unincorporated area of Blythe, reference a theft. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Miguel Angel Romo, (39-year-old of Thousand Palms) who was in possession stolen copper. Upon further investigation, it was determined Romo had stolen the copper from a nearby business. The total weight for the copper was approximately 667.5 pounds and valued at about $1835.62.
Romo was arrested and later booked at the Blythe Jail for grand theft and possession of stolen property.
The investigation is currently on-going. Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to contact Deputy Aguilar at the Colorado River Sheriff’s Station by calling (760) 921-7900.
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