Crime & Safety

Sheriff Announces Two Arrests in Poway Home Burglary Series

The seven alleged residential burglaries occurred in May and July in homes mostly in north and east Poway.

Two people have been arrested in connection with a burglary series that targeted homes in north and east Poway for jewelry and small electronics.

Stephen Black, 24, and Richard Thomason, 45, were arrested on July 22, according to a news release from the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. The seven alleged residential burglaries occurred in May and July in homes mostly in north and east Poway but also in the city of San Diego. 

The cases have been turned over to the District Attorney's Office.

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Suspicious activity can be reported to the Sheriff's non-emergency line at 858-565-5200.


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