Duo Busted For San Mateo Car-Break-Ins: Police

SAM MATEO, CA — Two individuals from the Peninsula recently were arrested in San Mateo in connection with car break-ins, following an early-morning tip from a citizen, according to authorities.

Christopher Jongejan, 29, of San Mateo, and Frank Volonoski, 21, of San Carlos, were apprehended Sept. 12 after being stopped by officers at a convenience store and allegedly found to be carrying stolen loot, following a resident's call describing the suspects and their vehicle, the San Mateo Police Department said.

The local reported around 4 a.m. to police that two males appeared to be targeting unlocked cars in the Laurie Meadows neighborhood in San Mateo, specifically on the 4000 block of George Avenue, the San Mateo Police Department said.

"The caller provided a detailed description of the men and told police dispatch he sounded his car alarm, which temporarily scared the burglars away," the agency said. "A team of officers saturated the neighborhood and spotted suspects matching the description driving away in a Dodge Durango."

"Both men were stopped in the Laurie Meadows Shopping Center and found to be in possession of stolen property from a nearby unlocked car, in addition to other possible stolen property," police said.

Booked at the San Mateo County Main Jail were Jongejan on suspicion of petty theft, conspiracy to commit crime and a probation violation, along with Volonoski for suspected possession of stolen property, petty theft and conspiracy to commit crime, officials said.

Anyone with additional information or surveillance footage in the case can call SMPD at (650) 522-7200.

Police reminded locals that “See Something, Say Something!” is a community's "greatest asset."

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