Man found tied to multiple home burglaries in Mesa Del Sol
Marcos Icahuate
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) -A Yuma man is behind bars after being linked to numerous car and house burglaries in the Fortuna Foothills.
The suspect was specifically targeting the Mesa Del Sol neighborhood.
We share why this type of activity is out of the norm for the area.
The Mesa Del Sol neighborhood which is usually a calm and peaceful part of town. The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) says that might be what compelled the suspect to try his luck.
“He was seeking easy targets. Opportunities to take items from vehicles, out of homes, and anything that was available to be taken,” says Tania Pavlak of YCSO.
The Sheriff’s Office reports that when they arrested 40-year-old Miguel Angel Soqui this past Saturday, tey discovered stolen property including the car he was driving and missing construction tools.
Regardless of how peaceful the neighborhood is, YCSO advises people to double check their belongings.
“We recommend people to make sure their vehicles are locked. Especially any type of tools, if you’re using your vehicle for any work-related matter because those items were the items that were targeted,” shared Pavlak.
One resident says he’s keeping his guard up.
Robert Torres says “I have the Ring App, and I get a lot of updates that they’ve been missing a lot tools and packages. Make sure you put them in there safe and get some cameras. They work good,”.
The Sheriff’s Office thanks the community for submitting tips that led to this successful criminal arrest.
One resident says the neighborhood has always been tight-knit.
“A lot of people that live on this street are winter visitors. When they take off, they let me know. I’m pretty cautious in the first place. It’s a great neighborhood,” RC Owen shared.
Soqui is being held at the Yuma County Jail facing more than ten felonies and a bond of $127,000.
If you were a victim or you have any information on this case call 78-crime to remain anonymous.
A man was found and suspected to have made multiple robberies in the Mesa Del Sol area, according to Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO).
YCSO says on Saturday, April 12, deputies were given a tip about a stolen vehicle and found the vehicle in the area of E. 47th Lane near E. 48th Street.
The man inside the vehicle was identified as 40-year-old Miguel Angel Soqui.
Soqui was arrested for the following, according to YCSO:
Burglary and theft
Criminal damage
Criminal trespass
Violation of parole
Possession of dangerous drug
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Possession of weapon by prohibited person
Possession of weapon in drug offense
YCSO says Soqui had stolen property for previous burglaries, including the vehicle he was in.