Murrieta Man Suspected In Wildomar Home Burglary, Other Victims Sought

SOUTHWEST RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — A Murrieta man suspected in a Wildomar home burglary last week was awaiting trial and out of jail on bail at the time of the alleged break-in. Now sheriff's investigators say he may have targeted other residences in the Wildomar area.

Tony Tu Anh Van Doung, 35, was arrested Thursday evening in Murrieta following an investigation that began around 10 a.m. April 3 after sheriff's deputies were called to the 36000 block of Mustang Spirit Lane in Wildomar regarding a residential burglary. Several electronic items were stolen from the home, according to the sheriff's department.

Investigators ultimately identified Duong as the suspect, though why he was named is not clear. According to the sheriff's department, a search warrant was served at a Murrieta home, and the stolen items were found and later returned to the victim.

Duong was taken into custody in the residential area of Via Princesa and Calle Del Lago in Murrieta, jail records show. He is being held at Southwest Detention Center in lieu of $500,000 bail.

At the time of the alleged break-in, Duong was free on $60,000 bail for alleging stealing a vehicle and other offenses that occurred on Dec. 23, Riverside County court records show. He was charged with taking a vehicle without the owner's consent and receiving a stolen vehicle — both felonies. He was also charged with two misdemeanor drug offenses. He pleaded not guilty to all charges, court records show.

Additional formal charges are expected to be filed Monday against Duong stemming from the alleged Wildomar home burglary.

Investigators believe Duong may be responsible for additional thefts in the Wildomar area. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Deputy Noel or Deputy Hermes at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station: 951-245-3300.