Property Taken During Danville Burglary Recovered During Sting, Police Say

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — Two Martinez men were arrested Sunday on suspicion of possessing property stolen during a Danville home burglary, police officials said. Two Cervelo road bikes and a wallet were allegedly taken Saturday during a residential burglary reported on Tunbridge Road, according to police.

“Detectives learned that a credit card taken in the burglary was used at a McDonald’s restaurant in Pleasant Hill,” police said in a statement. “Police later learned that an individual was attempting to sell a Cervelo cycle.”

Police said investigators arrested Martinez residents Nicholas Paras, 34, and Dario Gusman, 29, during a sting set up to buy the stolen bike.

“Paras is charged with possession of stolen property and probation violation,” police said. “Gusman is charged with possession of stolen property and identity theft.”

Both were booked in the Martinez Detention Facility.

“I’m very pleased we were able to resolve this quickly and return the bikes to the victims,” said Danville Police Chief Steve Simpkins. “The combination of good detective work and a solid partnership with the community helped us get two criminals off the streets.”

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