Three individuals were arrested for selling stolen appliances from new construction homes in Central Florida within Hillsborough County, Marion County, Hernando County, Manatee County and Sarasota County.
Detectives recovered more than $100,000 worth of stolen property.
Through investigative means, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives confirmed that 32-year-old Alberto Gomez Sardinas, 36-year-old Jose Hernandez O’Relly, and 24-year-old Yansiel Consuegra were obtaining items stolen from homes under construction and reselling them for a profit. The sales were occurring in a residential house at 819 S. Kings Ave, Brandon, as well as a storage facility at 6207 W. Hillsborough Ave, in Tampa.
Detectives learned that Gomez Sardinas was also publishing the stolen appliances for sale online. During the investigation, detectives discovered that O’Relly’s 2022 Dodge 2500 Big Horn vehicle had been re-vinned, and believed to be an unreported stolen vehicle.
“I am incredibly proud of our detectives for meticulously following every lead in this case, leading to the arrest and recovery of more than $100,000 worth of stolen property,” said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. “We will not tolerate individuals who commit crimes for personal gain through illegal activities. Rest assured, they will be held accountable for their actions.”
Gomez Sardinas has been charged with:
- Dealing in Stolen Property (x4)
- Unlawful Use of Two-way Communications Device
- Dealing in Stolen Property by Use of the Internet
Hernandez O’Relly has been charged with:
- Dealing in Stolen Property (x4)
- Grand Theft Third Degree
Yansiel Consuegra has been charged with:
- Dealing in Stolen Property
This is an active investigation, according to local law enforcement. The investigation into who provided the stolen appliances to these suspects remains ongoing.
