BURGLARY SUSPECT BUSTED IN RAMONA

February 14, 2014 (Ramona)—Matilda Abaez, 42, has been arrested after residents found her inside a neighbor’s garage and called  for help.  Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of a burglary in progress shortly before 2 p.m. today in the 200 block of Kalbaught Street, Ramona.

“ Abeaz was removing property from the garage when she was confronted by a neighbor,” said Sergeant Brent Strahm. “ Deputies arrived a few moments later and detained the suspect. Deputies investigated the incident and found Abaez, who lived in the area, was in possession of burglary tools and had committed a burglary. Abaez was also under the influence of a controlled substance, in possession of drug paraphernalia and in possession of a small amount of a narcotic substance.”

 Deputies arrested Abaez for residential burglary, possession of burglary tools and drug-related charges. Detectives from the Ramona Substation will be handling the follow-up investigation as they are looking into other burglaries in the area.

Anyone with information about this case can call the Sheriff's Department non-emergency line at (858)565-5200. You can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Call Crime Stoppers at (888)580-8477.