Electronic Car Burglary Device Seized In Bay Area

FREMONT, CA — Just because there's no broken glass on the ground doesn't mean that your vehicle has not been burglarized. Fremont Police seized an electronic device during an arrest last week that they later learned "has the ability to detect a key fob’s unique code, copy the code and re-transmit it to another device," police said in a release. They believe it was used in multiple vehicle burglaries in which no visible signs of forced entry were found.

As police arrested two people in connect with the burglaries, 33-year-old Daniel Sanchez and 29-year-old Brittany Tollner, they also recovered stolen mail, personal identifying documents, a methamphetamine smoking pipe, fake currency, burglary tools and other items consistent with identity theft.

Detectives conducted a probation search on Oct. 18 in the Artist Walk Common apartment complex while investigating a series of auto burglaries. Sanchez was on probation for multiple crimes related to theft.

"When detectives knocked on the door and made announcements to enter the residence there was no answer," police said. "They found the door to be barricaded with large items, including a tire. Shortly after the announcements, Brittany Tollner, a 29 year old female (also found to be on probation for theft) was greeted by detectives as she attempted to flee the residence through the back patio."

Sanchez was inside the apartment and was detained without incident.

Sanchez and Tollner were both booked into jail on the following charges:

• PC 530.5(c)(3) - possession of personal identifying information for 10+ people
• PC 466 - possession of burglary tools
• PC 476 - possession of fraudulent currency
• PC 496 - possession of stolen property
• HS 11364 - possession of drug paraphernalia
• PC 148(a)(1) - resisting/delaying a police officer
• PC 1203.2 - probation violation

"Detectives strongly encourage community members to refrain from leaving any items in your car," police conclude. If you have any information about this case contact Detective Stillitano at Astillitano@fremont.gov or call Fremont Police Investigations at 510-790-6900.

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— Images via Fremont Police