YCSO arrest woman suspected of stealing car
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY)-A woman wanted in connection with a burglary was arrested on Tuesday.
The Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) says Tara Contreras was booked into the Yuma County Detention Center for one count of theft of means of transportation and one count of possession of stolen property.
YCSO says the vehicle, a grey Dodge Journey with Arizona license plate CHV0296, is still missing.
On Friday, April 10, YCSO received a report of a burglary and vehicle theft in the 5700 block of W. 8th Street. The owner of the home had recently passed away and the caretaker was advised of unknown subjects on the property. When deputies arrived, they discovered that the residence had been robbed and that a vehicle was missing.
Further investigations revealed that Tara Contreras, 32, had been in possession of the vehicle when it entered into Mexico, according to deputies.
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case, please contact the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office at 928-783-4427 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous.
