VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) – The Venice Police Department, in collaboration with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, arrested two suspects involved in an armed residential burglary that occurred on Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Lorenzo Aristides Gonzalez, 23, of Spring Hill and Camron J. Knipfer, 21, of Venice, face multiple charges including Armed Burglary of a Dwelling, Grand Theft, and Possession of Cannabis under 20 grams.
The incident began when officers responded to a reported burglary at a city residence. The suspects had unlawfully entered the home and stolen multiple items, including three firearms, a gaming console, and a vehicle.
Gonzalez and Knipfer were apprehended later that evening.
A search warrant was executed at a residence in unincorporated Sarasota County, leading to the recovery of the stolen property. This included all three firearms, the gaming console, and the stolen vehicle.
Both suspects were taken into custody without incident and are being held at the Sarasota County Jail.
Venice Police Department encourages anyone with additional information about this case to contact Detective Korey Shope at 941-882-7548.
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