Man arrested at condemned Rialto apartments, accused of stealing Ring cameras, tools: Affidavit

The Brief

  • The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible burglary at a local apartment complex that has simultaneously been flagged for significant structure concerns.
  • Residents of The Rialto were recently evacuated due to structural concerns regarding the building.
  • Deputies report they are actively investigating the possible burglary.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. A 31-year-old man was arrested at the Rialto apartments on Thursday, accused of illegally entering the complex, where he roamed a hallway, ripped at least two surveillance doorbell cameras off doorways, and entered a vacant unit.

Israel Jacobowitz was arrested and booked into jail on several charges, including burglary, attempted burglary, criminal mischief, grand theft, and trespass in a condemned building.

According to the arrest report, surveillance video captured Jacobowitz walking around the hallways, attempting to open doors to apartment units, and allegedly putting stolen items into a white plastic bag.

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