Deputies Arrest Third Suspect in LCHS Burglaries

A man wanted by authorities in connection with the Hallowen weekend burglaries at has turned himself in to the

Joshua Oleas, 21, of Tujunga, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of burglary, according to a press release from Sgt. Ray Harley. He posted bond the same day.

Oleas' arrest is the third stemming from a series of classroom burglaries that netted some $25,000 in computers and other electronics. Detectives are still looking for a 16-year old male juvenile from Tujunga whom they also believe was involved.

In addition to Oleas, detectives arrested Reseda resident David Pinnell, 21 and Erik Howell, 20, of Glendale. Harley said Monday authorities believe they recovered nearly all of the missing goods at Pinnell's home.

It is unclear what, if any connection, the men have to the school, Harley said.

The Thefts

School staff learned of the burglary Monday morning when they noticed lots of missing computers, but there were no signs of forced entry. The men might have used a key, Harley noted. Stolen were $25,000 in electronic items, including laptop computers, computer projectors, and video cameras, Harley said.

The teachers told deputies that they were in possession of their keys the entire time and that they did not have any idea who would have committed the burglary and did not suspect students.

Also reported stolen was an envelope of cash students had been collecting as part of a magazine drive to raise funds. The envelope had been hidden in the drawer of a teacher's desk in one of the burglarized classrooms. The report listed the envelope contained almost $60 in currency.