Thief arrested after hiding merchandise in suitcase: Colma police

On November 17, 2024By Pranco

(KRON) – A Fremont resident was arrested for theft after police say he hid retail merchandise in a suitcase, according to Colma police.

The theft happened at a store in the Metro Mall Shopping Center on Wednesday around 9:01 p.m. Responding officers were told that a man was “hiding merchandise in a suitcase.” Officers were also told that the suspect, later identified as Fremont resident Roberto Cuencacisneros, was still walking around the store.

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Cuencacisneros, 23, fled as soon as police found him. Colma police said Cuencacisneros was apprehended after a short chase.

According to Colma police, Cuencacisneros stole approximately $1,314.48 worth of merchandise from the store. It was also determined that Cuencacisneros had committed two other burglaries at the same shopping center within a month, adding $880 worth of goods he stole.

Cuencacisneros was arrested and booked into the San Mateo County Jail for grand larceny, resisting a police officer and possession of burglary tools.

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