SPOKANE, Wash. — Just a day and a half after thieves stole eight vehicles from Northtown Auto Sales, Spokane police have arrested two suspects and recovered most of the stolen vehicles.
On Oct. 24 around 10 a.m., police responded to Northtown Auto Sales in north Spokane after eight vehicles were stolen from their lot.
A suspect cut a hole through the roof and rappelled down into the office to steal multiple sets of keys.
Police were able to look through surveillance footage, where they were able to see multiple suspects take several trips to and from the dealership between 2 a.m. – 5:30 a.m.
Investigators from SPD’s Stolen Property Enforcement and Recovery Unit (SPEAR) quickly worked to identify the suspects and recover the vehicles.
By the afternoon on Oct. 24, four cars were located at an apartment complex in north Spokane and were able to arrest one suspect.
19-year-old Fran Anunar was charged with eight counts of vehicle theft and one count of commercial burglary. He has been booked into Spokane County jail. After a background check, investigators found that Anunar is a three-time convicted felon.
The following day, SPEAR arrested 20-year-old Heran Linfield for possession of a stolen vehicle, residential burglary, obstructing a law enforcement officer and an outstanding warrant for possession of a stolen vehicle. Investigators found that he had one prior conviction.
A third person involved in the burglary has been identified, but is not in custody.
Seven out of the eight cars have been recovered and returned to Northtown Auto Sales.
The investigation is ongoing with additional arrests pending. Information will be updated as we learn more.
