Deputies arrested 21-year-old Alex Ruben Caballero, a resident of San Jacinto, on suspicion of grand theft after he was linked to the theft of approximately $8,200 worth of tools and equipment in Lake Mathews.
The incident began on July 24 at around 2 p.m., when deputies assigned to the Lake Mathews Sheriff’s Station responded to the 17000 block of Multiview Drive in the unincorporated area of Lake Mathews. The victim reported the theft, stating that a former employee was responsible.
Through investigative leads, Caballero was identified as the suspect. He was taken into custody on August 14 after his vehicle was stopped by deputies in Winchester. Authorities also located stolen property at a residence in the 1300 block of Sunswept Drive in San Jacinto.
Caballero was booked on suspicion of embezzlement and grand theft in connection with this case. His bail was set at $10,000.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Deputy Casanova at 951-272–5600.
