Also inside the vehicle, deputies located a couple electronic items which appeared to be stolen from vehicles. It appeared that the suspects had been driving around Saugus stealing from and vandalizing vehicles during the night. All four suspects were arrested for Vandalism and Receiving Stolen Property. They were booked at Santa Clarita Valley Station. The two juveniles were later released to their parents after booking. Prieto and Siano were held at Santa Clarita Valley Station in lieu of $20,000 bail.
During the investigation by detectives, it became apparent that there could be more stolen property. Detectives served search warrants at two of the suspect’s homes. More electronic items were located during these searches. All items are believed to have been taken from vehicles in the Saugus area sometime in the past few weeks.
Suspects Siano and Prieto have been charged with Felony Vandalism. Suspect Siano and the male juvenile suspect are suspected of stealing electronic items from vehicles in the Saugus area. The electronic items have not been traced back to their original owners at this time.
Detectives are asking citizens who failed to report that their electronic items were taken from their unlocked or locked vehicle in the Saugus area during the last three weeks to please contact Detective O’Neill at 661-799-5154.
The investigation is ongoing and there is no further information available at this time.
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