December 20, 2023

GLENDALE, CA – The Glendale Police Department has arrested three suspects in its ongoing effort to combat residential burglaries.

Felipe Leivasolis, 33 of Los Angeles, Francisco Alegria, 30 of Reseda, and Juan Eduardo Salomon Castro, 31, were arrested on felony residential burglary charges following an extensive and still ongoing investigation by the Glendale Police Department.

Tuesday afternoon, GPD Detectives and members of the newly formed Glendale Police Residential Burglary Taskforce intercepted the three suspects in Los Angeles. Two of the suspects attempted to flee on foot but were subsequently apprehended.

This successful operation represents a significant milestone in an ongoing, diligently pursued investigation initiated by burglary detectives over a month ago. The suspects are connected to residential burglaries in Glendale and are suspected of other burglaries in the region. Witness statements, video surveillance, and advanced technology helped identify the three men.

In response to the surge in regional residential burglaries, the Glendale Police Department proactively established the Residential Burglary Taskforce. The task force is comprised of GPD patrol and motor officers, Special Enforcement Detail, detectives, and undercover officers. Utilizing cutting-edge technology and saturation patrols, the task force achieved a remarkable turnaround, reducing incidents from double digits per week to zero residential burglaries in Glendale over the past week. Despite the recent arrests, the enhanced patrols will continue to ensure community safety.

“We stand resolute in our duty to protect the sanctity of every home and ensure the peace of mind for all residents. We will leverage every available resource at our disposal to confront those that threaten the safety and well-being of Glendale,” said Glendale Police Chief Manny Cid. “I’m incredibly proud of the ongoing efforts of our officers and detectives in deterring and solving these invasive crimes.”

All three suspects are in custody at the Glendale City Jail, awaiting magistrate review. Leivasolis also has a $100,000 warrant out of Burbank for robbery.

The Glendale Police Department remains committed to safeguarding the community and will continue its proactive measures to address and prevent crime. Residents are encouraged to stay vigilant. If you have any information about residential burglaries in Glendale, please call 818-548-4911.

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About the Glendale Police Department

Established in 1906, the Glendale Police Department is a full-service police department with approximately 250 sworn officers, and nearly 400 total employees. The Glendale Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety services through proactive policing, professionalism, and community partnerships.

Assignments include Patrol, Traffic, Investigations Bureau, Narcotics, SWAT, Motorcycles, K-9, School Resource Officer, Custody, Dispatch, and Air Support. Police Department responsibilities include 9-1-1 emergency response, proactive law enforcement, traffic enforcement and collision investigation, crime investigation and case preparation, community and school policing, and administration of the city jail facility.

For more information, visit GlendaleCA.gov/Police or follow @GlendalePoliceDept on Instagram and @GlendalePD on Facebook and X.