On February 16, 2017, The Citrus Heights Police Department identified and arrested a subject wanted for a string of residential burglaries occurring on the west side of the City. Since January 2016, the suspect is believed to have been responsible for approximately fourteen (14) burglaries and eleven (11) attempted burglaries. Many of these burglaries occurred when the residents were home and asleep.

The Citrus Heights Police Department’s Officers and Detectives were determined to take this individual into custody and return peace of mind to the members of this community.

During the investigation, CHPD Detectives canvassed the area, interviewed numerous people, sought the assistance of allied agencies and collected forensic evidence all of which provided leads as to the whereabouts of the suspect believed to have committed the crimes.

The suspect has been identified as 23-year-old Levi Pierce. Pierce is currently on probation for burglary. Evidence was located during his arrest and Detectives will begin the process of re-uniting victims with their property.

The Citrus Heights Police Department would like to thank the California Highway Patrol’s Air Operations unit, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, and the Department of Justice’s technical support team. Additionally, CHPD would like to thank the residents of Citrus Heights, including Neighborhood Watches and Neighborhood Associations, for their support during this investigation.

Upon hearing the of the successful arrest, CHPD Chief Ron Lawrence stated -

“I could not be more pleased with the work of our police detectives and officers. They solved this crime trend and through great police work, captured this dangerous felon.

“Our community is far safer with this criminal off the streets and in custody.”

“The brazen behavior this suspect exhibited while committing residential burglaries in the middle of the night with home owners asleep was concerning. His arrest should bring some reassurance to those people he victimized and I hope our criminal justice system holds him accountable for his actions.”