More than 700 catalytic converters, over 1,100 pounds of copper cable wires, and over $113,000 in US currency were located by San Pablo Police.
San Pablo, CA – In August 2024, the San Pablo Police Department (SPPD) received information regarding stolen copper wire sales occurring within and around San Pablo.
San Pablo Police subsequently partnered with Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office (CCCSO) detectives to initiate a joint investigation. During the course of the investigation, three adult male suspects were identified to be involved in the purchase, sales, and possession of stolen catalytic converters and stolen copper wire.
On September 10, 2024 at approximately 8:00AM, San Pablo police officers and CCCSO deputies served two search warrants in the 1700 block of Road 20 (San Pablo) and the 1000 block of Brookside Drive (Richmond).
As a result of the two search warrants, SPPD officers and CCCSO deputies seized a significant cache of suspected stolen property, including more than 700 catalytic converters, over 1,100 pounds of copper cable wires, and over $113,000 in US currency.
The suspects are believed to have been involved in an ongoing criminal enterprise to buy and sell stolen property, with more than $6.4-million in transactions in 2024 alone.
Three adult male suspects were taken into custody by San Pablo Police Department officers during this operation, and will be booked at the Martinez Detention Facility on felony charges of grand theft of copper materials (PC 487j), and receiving stolen property (PC 496).
- ARR – Mazariegosreyes, Filemon (45-years old, San Pablo)
- ARR – Mazariegosreyes, Raul (43-years old, San Pablo)
- ARR – Mazariegoscifuentes, Rodolfo (24-years old, San Pablo)
This incident remains an active investigation, and anyone with additional information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact the San Pablo Police Department Investigations Division at 510 215-3150.
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