Reseda resident George Sam Elali was arrested for stealing packages in San Marino. Elali was arrested when security footage from December 18th showed her stealing. (Photo: CBS News)
George Sam Elali Admits to Committing Multiple Package Thefts in San Marino, Leading to His Arrest
Recently, Reseda resident George Sam Elali was arrested for stealing packages in San Marino. Elali was arrested when security footage from December 18th showed her stealing. Sgt. Vince Wilson of the San Marino Police Department said Elali drove a blue Toyota Prius throughout these thefts. It was found parked outside a Pasadena residence by investigators and registered to Elali.
After intensive surveillance, police saw Elali leave a partially built residence in the Prius. Authorities questioned him in a parking lot in the 1400 block of E. Colorado Boulevard after following him. Elali was arrested for grand theft, receiving stolen property, and methamphetamine possession after confessing to at least nine package thefts in San Marino. His Prius was seized after the investigation for its role in a crime.
San Marino Police Department investigators ask anyone who believes they were a parcel theft victim to call (626) 300-0720. The San Marino package theft problem has improved with Elali’s arrest.
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The arrest of George Sam Elali is a major development in the San Marino package theft case. After Elali confessed to repeated thefts and his vehicle was seized, law enforcement made tremendous progress on this issue. San Marino Police Department and the investigating team worked together to resolve the case quickly.
This arrest shows how law enforcement uses surveillance and investigation to fight crime in San Marino. Residents’ cooperation and alertness have been vital, and authorities continue to urge anyone affected by these thefts to come forward and help with the investigation. The San Marino neighborhood’s safety has improved with George Sam Elali’s arrest.
San Marino’s package theft fight continues with George Sam Elali’s arrest. Community assistance and law enforcement swiftness helped make this vital arrest. Theft victims are encouraged to cooperate with police to help find justice and protect the community.
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