FBI MOST WANTED SUSPECT ARRESTED IN LA MESA, THANKS TO A CITIZEN TIPSTER

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June 16, 2011 (La Mesa) – Kimberly Dawn Roehr of La Mesa has been arrested on four counts of burglary and one count of receiving stolen property, thanks to a tip from a local citizen who recognized her from the “San Diego’s Most Wanted-The FBI Files” television program.

 

The suspect had been recorded on video stealing hundreds of dollars of electronic merchandise at the Target store in Grossmont Center in January and February, according to the FBI.

 

After removing electronic security devices, she hid the electronics and gaming items in a tote back, then left without paying. “On at least one occasion, the suspect disguised her appearance with a wig and dark sunglasses,” the FBI reported.

La Mesa Police detectives created a crime bulletin, with photographs of the suspect taken from surveillance video and details of the crimes. The bulletin was distributed to San Diego County law enforcement agencies, including the San Diego Office of the FBI. The FBI featured the Target burglary series on its “San Diego’s Most Wanted – The FBI Files” television program in March and rebroadcast it in May.

 

The FBI received a tip from a citizen who recognized the suspect, and provided information on the suspect’s identity. LMPD detectives were able to match known photographs of the suspect to the surveillance video. The suspect was on felony probation, and a search of her residence turned up evidence linking her to the crime.

 

The FBI’s Most Wanted program provides the community with a means to forward anonymous information to assist police in solving open cases. In turn, the tipsters become eligible for cash rewards while maintaining their anonymity and helping improve the quality of life in our community. The La Mesa Police Department maintains a similarly close relationship with the San Diego Crime Stoppers program.
 


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