Police Search for Burglary Suspect

By Lookout Staff

October 12 -- Police are looking for the leader of a “Gypsies group” involved in a series of recent residential burglaries in the city.

The suspect and his accomplices will distract victims, while a co-suspect enters the residences to steal money or jewelry, police said.

The group is responsible for a series of crimes in the Southern California area ranging from staged traffic accidents to residential burglaries by deception or trickery, said Lt. Frank Fabrega, the police department spokesman.

"The suspects often pose as contractors, gardeners, utility company employees or even relatives of neighbors," Fabrega said.

The wanted suspect is identified as Michael Adams, AKA Michael Ross, a 25-year-old white male who is 5'8" and weighs 220 pounds, police said. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Adams drives what is described as a large pick-up or SUV, but police caution that he often changes vehicles, Fabrega said.

Anyone with information should call Detective Bambrick at 310.458.8932 or the Watch Commander's Office at 310-458-8426. Callers who wish to provide anonymous information may also call the We-Tip national hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463).