Two people were arrested in Nevada County, California, for burglarizing the home of a Truckee man who died in October.
The Sheriff’s Office was notified of the death of 77-year-old Eugene Canata on October 22, according to a post from the NCSO on Facebook.
The Sheriff’s Office was unable to locate next of kin to notify, and a public administrator was assigned to safeguard and protect assets and settle ongoing affairs while conducting extensive searches for rightful heirs.
While conducting a property check, the administrator determined that Canata’s home had been burglarized and several items had been stolen, including firearms, money, and a vehicle.
Through the course of the investigation, Angela Louise Damico, 55, of Belmont, and Michael John Robertson, 64, of San Carlos, were identified as people of interest.
Damico, who had personal ties with Canata, claimed to be his power of attorney, but was unable to furnish any correlating paperwork or a will to verify their claims.
Search warrants at the homes of the suspects turned up property belonging to Canata.
Damico and Robertson were both arrested for second-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit crime, vehicle theft, and grand theft.
Robertson faces additional charges by the San Mateo Sheriff’s Office after the search warrant uncovered evidence of additional crimes and stolen property, not related to this case.
