Stolen Car Leads Detectives To 2 Suspects In Marin County: Police

MARIN COUNTY, CA — A suspected stolen vehicle linked to a San Rafael burglary led Marin County sheriff's detectives to two arrests and the recovery of suspected narcotics and other potentially stolen property, authorities announced Monday.

The Sheriff's Office Auto Theft Task Force spotted the car last week in the Santa Venetia area and followed it along North San Pedro Road before stopping it in a 7-Eleven parking lot.

The driver, Daniel Burkhart, 38, of Marin County, was arrested on vehicle theft-related charges, while passenger Alexis Gonzales, 34, was arrested on an outstanding felony burglary warrant with no bail, according to the Sheriff's Office.

A search of the vehicle turned up suspected narcotics and items investigators believe may be connected to other thefts and burglaries.

The stolen vehicle was returned to its owner that night, authorities said.