Khatchik Aleksanian was arrested on suspicion of receiving stolen property and child endangerment, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.
“In addition to the precious metals, 50 brand new big rig tires worth over $50,000 were recovered at the location. A cache of 10 firearms, including handguns, rifles, and assault weapons were seized from the residence. These weapons were accessible and in proximity to a child at the location,” the sheriff’s news release states.
The raid was conducted by LASD’s Retail Theft and Cargo Theft Task Force. The detectives were investigating a cargo load of precious metals that was stolen from the Chicago area and ended up in various locations within Los Angeles County. The trail led detectives to Acton, where they executed the search warrant that ended in Aleksanian’s arrest. He is being held on $20,000 bail and has a court date of Tuesday, Jan. 30, at the Antelope Valley courthouse.
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Sheriff Department’s Organized Retail Theft Task Force at ORCTF@LASD.ORG, or by calling 562-946-7270.