Recovered stolen goods linked to string of burglaries

South Lake Tahoe resident Deonte Brown is behind bars on charges of possession of stolen property, possession of narcotics and resisting arrest.

Officers said they found a 2002 Lexus convertible parked in his apartment complex on Manzanita Avenue in South Lake Tahoe. The vehicle had been stolen during a residential burglary in Zephyr Cove two weeks ago.

A search of Brown’s apartment on Sept. 3 turned up high-end watches, jewelry, computers, flat-screen TVs and collector coins, police said. Brown is on felony probation related to drug convictions and therefore can have his residence searched without a warrant. Police believe the goods are related to a string of recent residential burglaries in Nevada and California.

Investigator also found the key to the stolen Lexus inside the apartment, along with a large amount of heroin.

Brown was apprehended behind Harveys casino in Stateline after a short foot chase.

If anyone has information related to this event, call Detective Nick Carlquist of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department at (530) 542.6100.

 — Lake Tahoe News staff report