Auto Burglary Subject Arrested
10/08/09
On 10/02/09 during the early morning hours, eight vehicles were burglarized in the Rivo Alto and Dilido island neighborhoods. During one of the burglaries the above subject was recorded on a home surveillance system, breaking into multiple vehicles. Working with the surveillance video and latent finger print, Auto theft detectives were able to identify Sansberg as a suspect. During a thorough interview Sansberg confessed to committing all of the burglaries and was charged with,8 counts of auto burglary, 2 counts of burglary (Curtilage) and 2 counts of Trespass (Curtilage).
In order to deter this type of crime, we recommend that residents follow these suggestions:
- Do not leave your vehicle unlocked.
- Do not leave anything of value where it can be seen.
- When parking your vehicle at home, do not leave items (such purse, laptops, etc.,) in the vehicle overnight.
- Park in well lit areas when possible.
The Police Department’s overall goal is to control, reduce and minimize criminal behavior through education and proactive enforcement efforts. If you do observe something suspicious, even if it seems trivial, please call the non-emergency number at (305) 673-7901.
MIAMI BEACH
Bruce Songdahl, Master Police Officer
POLICE DEPARTMENT, Community Affairs Unit
1100 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7776 Ext.5297/ Fax: 305-604-2155 / www.miamibeachfl.gov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
posted by JF at 3:37 PM
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