Wednesday, June 13, 2018

*Update* ARRESTED - Elderly Community Burglary Suspect

UPDATE

Donohue was located and arrested on 06/13/2018. Thank you to all who helped spread the word. 

On 5/23/18, the victim had her home burglarized while at a tennis game on the property. The Suspect (later identified as 49 year old William Donohue) was seen inside the home (near Main and Higley in Mesa). The victim's property (jewelry) was later recovered in a public bathroom where the suspect admitted to being prior to police contact. There is probable cause to arrest Donohue for the burglary. Investigators believe Donohue may be involved in similar burglaries involving retirement communities.

Donohue is known to be driving a Black 2014 GMC Sierra with AZ license of BJT9025 (see attached photo) and may be traveling to 55+ communities under the guise of being a contractor or future tenant in an attempt to roam the complexes. If you observe Donohue or suspicious activity of this nature please call 911. If you have general information on his whereabouts call Mesa Police non emergency at 480-644-2211.