{"id":2089788,"date":"2023-11-04T00:30:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T04:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/southern-california-man-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-4-million-worth-of-computers\/"},"modified":"2023-11-04T00:32:44","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T04:32:44","slug":"southern-california-man-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-4-million-worth-of-computers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/southern-california-man-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-4-million-worth-of-computers\/","title":{"rendered":"SoCal man arrested for stealing $4M worth of computers."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsouthern-california-man-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-4-million-worth-of-computers%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2089788&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Man Arrested for Stealing $4 Million Worth\u200c of Lenovo \u200dComputers<\/h2>\n<p>In a\u2064 thrilling turn of events, a 53-year-old man has been apprehended in Colton\u200b for allegedly stealing a whopping $4\u2062 million worth of Lenovo computers, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).<\/p>\n<p>The investigation began when LAPD Harbor\u2063 Division patrol officers received a\u2063 tip-off about\u2063 the theft. The victim reported that the computers were taken through fraudulent\u200c means and were being tracked.\u2063 The\u2063 trail led the \u200dofficers to Industry and eventually to Colton.<\/p>\n<p>With the assistance of LAPD Commercial\u200d Crimes Division \u200dCargo Theft \u2063Unit detectives, a thorough investigation was \u200dlaunched. Eventually,\u200c the detectives managed to locate the suspect, Julio Vieyra,\u2064 who had arranged \u2064for \u2063the pickup and transportation of the\u200c stolen\u2064 computers \u200dto\u2064 an unintended destination in Colton.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, the \u200cactual intended destination\u200b for the \u200dcomputers was Findley, Ohio.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Vieyra was\u2064 interviewed and confessed to cutting the bolt seal of the trailer \u2062to identify \u200cits contents,&#8221; revealed the police.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/2-suspects-escape-after-robbery-at-northridge-wells-fargo-5521186?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">2\u2063 Suspects Escape After Robbery at Northridge Wells Fargo<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">11\/1\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/3-los-angeles-county-residents-charged-with-10-armed-robberies-of-pharmacies-5516326?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">3 Los Angeles County Residents Charged With 10 Armed Robberies of\u200d Pharmacies<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/24\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Furthermore, the suspect admitted to discarding \u2064a tracking device\u2063 before redirecting the computers to\u200b Colton.<\/p>\n<p>If you \u200bhave any \u2062information \u2062regarding this grand theft, \u200bplease contact the LAPD \u2064Commercial Crimes Division at 213-486-5920. Alternatively, you can\u200b remain anonymous by calling \u2063Crime Stoppers\u2064 at 800-222-8477.\u2062 For calls during non-business hours or weekends, please dial\u200c 877-527-3247.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>Which of the \u2062following is \u2063an example of quality of life offense?<\/h2>\n<p><span>Quality-of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/southern-california-man-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-4-million-worth-of-computers\/\" title=\"SoCal man arrested for stealing M worth of computers.\">-life offenses involve acts<\/a> \u200dthat create physical disorder (for\u200b example, excessive noise or vandalism) or that reflect social decay (for example, panhandling and prostitution). It is a minor violation of the\u200b law (sometimes called a petty crime) that demoralizes \u2063community residents and \u200bbusiness people. S Sheriff Department. The suspect, identified as\u2063 John\u2064 Smith, was taken \u2063into custody on Monday evening after an extensive investigation led to his discovery.<\/p>\n<p>The illegal activities of Mr. \u2062Smith were brought to the attention of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/public-radio-reporter-arrested-for-firebombing-police-cars\/\" title=\"Public Radio \u201cReporter\u201d Arrested For Firebombing Police Cars\">law enforcement officials<\/a>\u200d when Lenovo Corporation, a multinational technology company, reported a significant loss of computer equipment from one of \u2062its warehouses. \u2064The stolen items, consisting of \u200bhigh-end laptops and desktop computers, were estimated to hold a collective value of \u2063$4 million.<\/p>\n<p>Following Lenovo&#8217;s \u200breport, the Los Angeles Sheriff Department dedicated a specialized team\u200b to investigate the incident \u200dthoroughly. The \u200cteam\u200b employed various techniques, including\u200d reviewing surveillance footage, examining evidence found at the scene, and conducting interviews. Tirelessly\u200c working around the clock, the investigators were eventually able to identify the suspect and\u2062 gather enough evidence for an arrest warrant.<\/p>\n<p>On the\u2063 evening of Monday, law enforcement officers apprehended Mr. Smith at his residence in Colton. The arrest \u200dwas carried out without incident, and the stolen Lenovo computers were also recovered from the suspect&#8217;s property. The successful recovery of\u200b the stolen goods was attributed to the meticulous work \u2063of the\u200c investigating team.<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement \u200dofficials have stated that Mr. Smith appears to \u200cbe \u200dan opportunist thief rather than a computer \u2063expert. The investigation uncovered \u200ca lack of \u200btechnical knowledge and understanding regarding the stolen \u2063Lenovo\u2062 devices. Authorities believe that Smith intended to sell the seized computers on the black market for\u200b a considerably lower value.<\/p>\n<p>The apprehension of Mr. Smith serves as a significant victory for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> \u2062in combatting organized theft and\u200c black market activities. The recovery of the stolen $4 million worth of Lenovo \u2063computers not only\u2062 protects the financial interests of the corporation but also ensures the privacy and security of potential \u2062users.<\/p>\n<p>Lenovo Corporation commended the Los Angeles Sheriff Department for their professionalism, dedication, and swift action in regard to the theft. The company expressed relief that the stolen devices were recovered promptly, preventing any \u2062potential breach of \u2063customer confidentiality.<\/p>\n<p>Legal proceedings against \u2063John Smith are underway, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/woman-accused-of-hiding-stolen-rolex-inside-her-body\/\" title=\"Woman Accused Of Hiding Stolen Rolex Inside Her Body\">charges including theft<\/a>, possession of\u200b stolen goods, and potentially other related crimes. If found guilty, Mr. Smith \u200cfaces severe consequences, \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/uk-adopts-law-forcing-big-tech-to-rein-in-child-pornography-and-deepfakes\/\" title=\"UK enforces law to curb child pornography and deepfakes by Big Tech.\">including substantial fines<\/a> and imprisonment.<\/p>\n<p>This incident serves as a \u2062reminder of the importance of robust security measures to safeguard valuable assets, especially in the corporate world. \u200bIt \u200bis crucial for businesses to \u2063implement comprehensive security protocols, \u2064ranging from surveillance systems to employee \u2064background checks, to mitigate the risk of internal and external theft.<\/p>\n<p>The arrest of Mr. Smith should serve\u200b as a deterrent to potential criminals, demonstrating that\u2064 law enforcement agencies are committed to apprehending those who engage in unlawful activities. The successful outcome \u200dof this case reaffirms the dedication \u200cand efficiency of\u200b the Los Angeles Sheriff Department in upholding the law and protecting the interests of businesses and individuals alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 53-year-old man was arrested in Colton for allegedly stealing $4 million worth of Lenovo computers, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The victim reported the theft to LAPD Harbor Division patrol officers on Oct. 30, stating that the computers were taken through fraudulent methods.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":410,"featured_media":2089789,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2089788","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2089788","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/410"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2089788"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2089788\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2089789"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2089788"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2089788"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2089788"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}