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3 Arrested In Rash Of Car Burglaries

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: July 31, 2008

  Nathan Stanley

  Gianfranco Otiniano

NEW PORT RICHEY - Pasco County Sheriff's Office personnel investigating a rash of car burglaries in the Gulf Harbors area have made three arrests and issued one notice to appear in court.

Early Wednesday, deputies responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle parked in front of 5723 Westshore Drive. They found a teenager sleeping in the back of a Buick LeSabre, deputies' reports said.

In the car, deputies say they found numerous navigational systems, DVD players, pistols, golf clubs and other items.

Thomas Hanlon, 18, of 2543 Micah Drive, New Port Richey, did not cooperate with the investigation and was issued a notice to appear in court on an obstruction charge, sheriff's spokesman Doug Tobin said.

Meanwhile, a sheriff's K-9 dog was brought to the scene and led deputies to several suspects in front of 5648 Catamaran Court, according to reports.

Deputies arrested Anthony Awed, 17, of 1447 Tawnyberry Court, Trinity; Nathan Allen Stanley, 23, of 7041 Castanea Drive, Port Richey; and Gianfranco Otiniano, 18, of 2819 Ravendale Lane, Holiday.

When arrested, the suspects were carrying burglary tools and latex gloves, reports said.

They all face auto burglary charges. Detectives said they think the suspects burglarized at least eight unlocked vehicles.

"They would park outside these communities and walk in with backpacks," Tobin said.

He reminded motorists not to leave valuables in sight, including navigation systems and spare change. Vehicles should be locked at all times.

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