Paradise Valley Robbery Suspect Arrested

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the Paradise Valley Police Department was dispatched to a report of a theft which occurred in 7800 block of N. Saguaro Dr. Paradise Valley, AZ.

The suspect had taken a diamond bracelet recently appraised at $367,000.00. Detectives from the department’s Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU) followed up on this case and were able to locate and recover the bracelet which had been sold to a local jewelry broker in Scottsdale, AZ.

Further investigation revealed a suspect who detectives identified as Anthony Dovilla Jr.

Anthony Dovilla Jr.

of Peoria, AZ. On Thursday, June 22, 2023, members of CIU arrested Dovilla at his residence in Peoria without incident. He was later booked into the Maricopa County jail pending charges for Theft and Trafficking in Stolen Property.

Remember to always close your garage when not in use, lock your doors and set your alarm. Motion and glass break sensors are an extremely important part of any alarm system.

For a home security survey or tips on how to make your home safer, please contact Community Resource Officer Jimmy Phan at [email protected].