Since October 24, 2021, Mesa Police Officers have been looking for a serial burglar who targeted retirement communities in east Mesa, burglarizing numerous homes and vehicles. On December 30, 2021, these photographs were released to the public in hopes that someone could identify him. The Mesa Police Department is thankful for all the tips from the public and assistance from the media reference this crime series.
After combing through multiple tips from the public and
utilizing law enforcement databases, officers located an investigative lead, 32-year-old
Justin Schuerman. Officers found that Schuerman’s tattoos matched that of the
suspect in the surveillance videos and were able to place him in the area of at
least four burglaries at the time they occurred.
On January 19, 2022, Mesa Police Officers located and
arrested Schuerman without incident.
Schuerman is suspected of committing 19 other burglaries and
additional charges will most likely follow pending the outcome of DNA analysis.
Schuerman declined to speak to detectives. He was booked
into jail for the following charges and held with no bond.
4 counts ARS 13-1506A1: Burglary 3rd degree, a
class 4 felony
1 count ARS 13-2102.A1: Theft of a Credit Card, a class 5
felony
1 outstanding felony warrant through MCSO
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| Justin Schuerman Mug Shot |
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