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Thursday, March 5, 2009

Police name suspect in Zabriskie burglary

Would you buy a used bike from this man? Leopold Jay Howard is the primary suspect in the burglary of David Zabriskie's home.
Would you buy a used bike from this man? Leopold Jay Howard is the primary suspect in the burglary of David Zabriskie's home.

Salt Lake City Police officials have released the name and a description of a suspect in the burglary of David Zabriskie’s home.

Thieves struck the home of the Garmin-Slipstream rider approximately two weeks ago, while he was competing at the Amgen Tour of California. The home was cleared of nearly everything as thieves took bicycles, personal mementos and even automobiles.

Last week, police arrested Arthur Roll after they saw him leaving one of Zabriskie’s vehicles. Police have since named an additional suspect, 39-year-old Leopold Jay Howard, and issued a warrant for his arrest.

Howard is described as being 5-feet-6-inches tall, weighing 145 pounds and has brown hair and eyes. He also has a noticeable scar across the top of his nose.

Detectives think he may have dyed his hair red to avoid being recognized.

Since Roll’s arrest, some of Zabriskie's items have been recovered, including a bike, bike parts and a car. His Olympic ring and Giro d' Italia race medals have not been recovered.

Anyone with information about this case or Howard's whereabouts should call (801) 799-INFO

1 comment:

pedalpup69 said...

Second arrest made in Zabriskie burglary

After arresting a man allegedly involved in the burglary of the home of Garmin-Slipstream's David Zabriskie, Salt Lake City, Utah, Police arrested a second suspect according to the Associated Press. Craig Carlisle, 43, was placed in jail in Salt Lake County on Thursday. He is under investigation for burglary, theft and receiving stolen property. Carlisle joins Leopold Jay Howard, 39, in jail on similar charges.