Santa Monica Mailbox Burglary Suspects Had Tools, Meth: Police

SANTA MONICA, CA — Two suspects were arrested on suspicion of burglarizing several mailboxes at a Santa Monica apartment complex, according to the Santa Monica Police Department Monday.

A resident saw the theft and described the suspects about 11:40 p.m. Friday in the 500 block of Idaho Avenue, near 5th Street, Lt. Rudy Flores of the Santa Monica Police Department said.

One of the suspects was carrying a large amount of mail as they walked southbound on 5th Street, Flores said.

When officers arrived they found several mailboxes were broken into at the multi-unit apartment complex, Flores said. A witness informed them that two suspicious people were seen walking in between buildings in the 900 block of 5th Street.

Officers located discarded mail and packages thrown around on that block, Flores said. They found two suspects while searching the area in the 1000 block of Alley 4.

During the investigation, officers found multiple pieces of mail addressed to several nearby addresses, Flores said. They also recovered tools commonly used during burglaries, including bolt cutters, pliers and screwdrivers.

Sam Michael Davis, 25, of Los Angeles, was arrested on suspicion of burglary, possession of burglary tools, receiving stolen property and theft of mail.

Anthony Lucas Noles, 30, of Los Angeles, was arrested on suspicion of burglary, possession of burglary tools, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Both suspects were taken into custody and taken to the Santa Monica Police Department Jail.

Anyone with any additional information is encouraged to contact SMPD Detective Holloway at 310-458-8934 or the watch commander at 310-458-8426.