Cars stolen while running but unoccupied Nov. 2 lead to arrest in connection with August burglaries

Felony Hit & Run | Felony Eluding – On November 2 at 7:22AM, officers responded to the 14000 block of Cloverdale Rd in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a vehicle theft. The victim, a 41-year-old woman of Woodbridge, reported to police that her vehicle was stolen after it was left running and unoccupied outside of a business in the above area.

While searching surrounding neighborhoods, officers located the vehicle parked and unoccupied at the intersection of Birchdale Ave and Beaumont Rd. The vehicle sustained damage and it was determined that the vehicle had struck another unoccupied vehicle in the 14300 block of Bismark Ave before being abandoned.

While officers were investigating this incident, another victim, a 38-year-old woman of Woodbridge, contacted police and reported that her vehicle was stolen after also being left running and unoccupied in front of her residence located in the 14200 block of Birchdale Ave.

Later that afternoon, an officer attempted to stop the stolen vehicle at the intersection of Gideon Dr and Bixby Ct. The driver failed to stop for the officer and struck an occupied vehicle at the intersection before exiting the vehicle and fleeing on foot.

An officer chased the suspect to the area of Glory Ct and Charity Ct where the officer lost sight of him. With the assistance of a police K-9 and additional officers, the suspect was eventually located hiding under the deck of a residence on Charity Ct where he was taken into custody without further incident.

Detectives from the Property Crimes Unit had previously obtained warrants for this suspect, identified as Jorge Anthony SANDOVAL, in connection to two residential burglaries which were reported to have occurred in August, 2016 in Woodbridge.

A 16-year-old male juvenile of Woodbridge, not associated with the vehicle pursuit on Nov. 2, was previously arrested on Oct. 25, also in connection to those burglaries.

Arrested on November 2: [No photo available]
Jorge Anthony SANDOVAL, 18, of 14732 Dillion Ave in Woodbridge
[From the incident on November 2] Charged with felony eluding, felony hit & run, misdemeanor hit & run, 2 counts of grand larceny, destruction of property, and driving on a revoked license
[From the burglaries in August] Charged with 2 counts of burglary
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

Arrested on October 25: [Juvenile]
A 16-year-old male juvenile of Woodbridge
[From the burglaries in August] Charged with 2 counts of burglary
Court date: Pending | Bond: Held at the Juvenile Detention Center

Residential Burglary 1 [Previously Released] – On August 29 at 3:03PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 13900 block of Ruler Ct in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 7:10AM and 2:50PM on August 29. The investigation revealed that there were no signs of forced entry into the home. Jewelry, money, 2 MacBooks, and multiple firearms were reported missing.

Residential Burglary 2 [Previously Released] – On August 30 at 14:31PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 5000 block of Lynwood Dr in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 11:00AM and 1:30PM. The investigation revealed that entry was made into the home through a rear door which was found damaged. A cell phone, laptop, money, clothing items, jewelry, and video game accessories were reported missing. A neighbor reported to police that two unknown Hispanic men were seen leaving the residence. The neighbor was only able to describe one of the men to officers.

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