Three Oakland Suspects Caught with Stolen Car and Merchandise in San Rafael
– By Jim Emerson
SAN RAFAEL, CA — Marin County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested three suspects caught with
a vehicle reported stolen in Oakland, and stolen retail merchandise.
They were apprehended on March 12 near the intersection of Bellam Boulevard and Francisco Boulevard East in San
Rafael.
Two men and a younger woman booked at Marin County Jail are identified as:
· Marcus Thorne, 24, of Oakland
· Javier Gomez, 22, of Richmond
· Alize Carter, 19, of Oakland
An automated license plate reader alerted deputies, when the stolen vehicle was detected in
their vicinity. Deputies conducted a high-risk traffic stop, and detained the suspects near an
Interstate 580 on-ramp.
During a search of the vehicle, deputies found burglary tools, and bags of clothing with
security sensors still attached. County detectives are working with police agencies to match
recovered merchandise with recent thefts at shopping centers.
Thorne, Gomez and Carter were booked for possession of a stolen vehicle, grand theft, and
possession of burglary tools. Thorne faces an additional charge of committing a felony while
free on bail, involving a second-degree robbery case in Alameda County.
The three suspects are next scheduled to appear for a hearing at Marin Superior Court on
March 25. Gomez and Carter have each posted $50,000 bond for release from custody.
Thorne was transferred to Alameda County Santa Rita Jail, ineligible for release on bond,
involving the unrelated robbery.
