SFPD Arrests Auto Burglary Suspect 24-147

On November 15, 2024, a victim reported at Central Police Station that her vehicle was burglarized while it was parked in a garage located on the 500 block of Filbert St. The victim reported that a luggage and duffle containing valuable medical equipment were stolen from her vehicle.

November 21, 2024, at approximately 3:20 p.m. SFPD officers responded to the 800 block of Pacific Ave. regarding the victim who was tracking the stolen medical equipment with a GPS tracker to that location. SFPD officers observed an occupied truck parked where the stolen property was being tracked to. Officers made contact with the occupant of the truck and located the stolen items, which included the stolen medical equipment. Officers detained the suspect and seized the stolen property, which was returned to the owner. Officers recognized the detained suspect as a burglary suspect who was wanted for a commercial office burglary that occurred on October 13, 2024, on the 200 block of Sutter St.

Officers developed probable cause to arrest the 53-year-old male, James Peros. Peros was transported to San Francisco County Jail where he was booked for the felony charges of burglary (459 2nd Degree PC), grand theft (487(a) PC) and possession of Methamphetamine (11377(a) H&S).

Although an arrest has been made, these cases are open and active investigations. Anyone with information is asked to contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.

SFPD Case# 240714249, 240651168