Authorities arrested the man in September after finding jewelry, art, wine, cash and other items reported stolen from 13 homes. According to police, the thefts took place in 2017 and 2018 in Hollywood Hills and Beverly Hills. They’re also working with police agencies in other areas of the state, and in New York for additional victims.
The man posed as either a prospective home-buyer or a high-end real estate agent. He specifically targeted homes for sale and made arrangements with owners to “show” the house. In other cases, he appeared at the homes during open houses staged by realtors. In one case, the man knew the victim.
Police connected the man to the thefts after finding his name on several sign-in sheets where thefts had taken place. Several well-known celebrities fell victim to the scam. Authorities estimate that the suspect swiped millions of dollars from the victims. To assist victims identify their stolen goods, the District Attorney set up a website displaying the recovered items.
Hollywood Hills theft lawyer
When you face charges of theft, hire an experienced theft lawyer like Robert Helfend. Mr. Helfend takes theft cases in Los Angeles County and throughout Southern California. While most theft cases don’t get much attention, high dollar theft cases do.
Prosecutors have additional tools they can apply to suspects in high-value theft cases. These special allegations and sentence enhancements can result in longer prison sentences upon conviction.
That’s why it’s important to work with an experienced criminal defense attorney. You should not go into court alone, and you should not attempt to represent yourself. Your freedom is literally at stake.
Contact Robert Helfend or call toll-free at (800) 834-6434, (310) 456-3317, (818) 591-2809 or (805) 273-5611 for an immediate consultation on your Los Angeles County theft case.
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