Suspects Arrested for “Bank Jugging” Vehicle Burglary

Burbank, California – Four men from Houston, Texas have been arrested in connection with a vehicle burglary after following the victim from a bank and then breaking into her vehicle.

On February 7, 2022, the Burbank Police Department responded to 141 North Glenoaks Boulevard regarding a vehicle burglary report.  During the investigation, officers learned the victim had arrived at the location after withdrawing money from a bank.  The victim left the currency in her car and walked away, only to return and find her vehicle’s window smashed and money stolen from within.

Investigators reviewed surveillance video, which provided footage of the suspects and their vehicle.  On February 12, 2022, at about 5:30 pm, Burbank Police Detectives located the vehicle and suspects depicted in the surveillance video as they arrived at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Burbank Police Detectives, along with the assistance of Los Angeles Airport Police, stopped and detained four suspects, who Detectives believe were at the airport to fly to Houston, Texas. 

A search of the suspects and their vehicle revealed evidence linking them to the crime at 141 North Glenoaks Boulevard.  Detectives are looking into the possibility and likelihood these same suspects are responsible for additional crimes in Burbank and surrounding cities.

The four suspects have been identified as 34-year-old Joshua Cabiness, 32-year-old Timothy Graham, 34-year-old Willie Collins, and 34-year-old Carlos Rusi, all from Houston, Texas.  All four have been booked for 459 PC – Burglary, 594(b)(1) PC – Vandalism, and 487(a) PC – Grand Theft.  All four are being held in lieu of $100,000 bail each and are due to appear in court on February 15, 2022.  Formal charges are pending review by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

For additional information on “bank jugging” and how to protect yourself, visit BurbankPD.org/News

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