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Property Detectives Arrest Four Teenagers on Burglary and Weapons Charges

FRESNO - On June 24th, a burglary took place at a home on the 4300 block of N. Arthur Ave. in Fresno. Stolen items included: A laptop computer, cell phone, smartwatches, and a wallet containing credit cards and a driver’s license. Detectives obtained surveillance video from the house and identified the suspects involved.

On July 2nd, detectives served a search warrant at a home on the 900 block of B Street in Fresno. There they found thousands of rounds of ammunition in various calibers, four military-grade gas masks, ski masks, and two scopes for firearms. One of the 17-year-old boys had a loaded 9mm handgun, which had a magazine containing 30 rounds.

Property crimes detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have arrested four young men, between the of ages 15 – 19. They face the following felony charges.

- 15-year-old, name not releasable: Residential burglary
- 17-year-old, name not releasable: Residential burglary and possession of ammunition
- 17-year-old, name not releasable: Residential burglary, seven charges related to possession of a firearm, ammunition, and high capacity magazine
- 19-year-old, Marvin Munoz: Possession of stolen property
 
Detectives arrested four young men and recovered most of the property taken during the burglary of the house on North Arthur Avenue. Those items are scheduled to be returned to the victim.
 
Detectives continue to investigate other possible crimes these suspects may be responsible for committing. If you have additional information, please contact Detective Rudy Tafoya at (559) 600-8060, or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.