Needles Man Arrested For Multiple Burglaries

WeTiP 1-800-78-CRIME

“On 051013, at 0230 hours, Summers had reported his Rhino stolen from his residence. Later in the morning, Summers went out and began driving around when he noticed his Rhino being driven by a male subject.

Summers began following the Rhino and called the Sheriff’s Department. The driver of the Rhino, later identified as Gutierrez, attempted to flee, but wrecked in his attempt to get away. When deputies arrived on scene, Gutierrez was taken into custody.

Further investigation, lead to Gutierrez being involved in approximately 4 other commercial/residential burglaries in the City of Needles. Gutierrez was transported to the Colorado River Station and booked on the following charges; PC 459 – Commercial Burglary, PC 496 – Possession of Stolen Property, VC 10851 – Grand Theft Auto, & PC 459 – Vehicle Burglary.

Anyone with information regarding either case is encourged to contact the Colorado River Station at 760-326-9200. Citizen’s may remain anonymous and provide information by calling WE-TIP at 1-800-78CRIME. ”