Detectives foil cable power box theft ring in Palmdale, from Bail Bondsman in Palmdale

Los Angeles County sheriff's detectives have foiled a Palmdale crime spree involving the theft of more than $70,000 worth of cable power boxes, authorities said today.

On Tuesday, a resident reported seeing two men removing items from a cable junction box near the 35400 block of 85th Street East, authorities said.

The suspects were operating out of a black Chevrolet Camaro, and when deputies tried to detain the car, one of the suspects fled on foot, authorities said.

The other suspect, Louis Merlin, 18, of Palmdale, was arrested on suspicion of grand theft after deputies found three stolen power supply units from the cable junction box in the car, authorities said.


Further investigation led detectives today to the home of the other suspect near the 900 block of East Avenue Q. Detectives arrested Ismael Sarabia, 20, whose stepfather, Walter Avila, 31, also was arrested after detectives found evidence linking both men to the theft ring, authorities said.

Law enforcement officials believe the trio may be responsible for the theft of about 35 power supply units, which are valued at $2,000 each.

The suspects apparently opened the cable boxes with a key, which Avila allegedly acquired while working for subcontractors installing cable in neighborhood developments, sheriff's officials said.

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