An Oakland man was charged in connection to an organized theft ring suspected in a series of burglaries in Concord, according to a news release from the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office.
Wullian Cordova-Cubias, 37, is facing charges of receiving stolen property, including power tools, survey equipment, motor vehicles and pipe inspection equipment; receiving stolen motor vehicles, including a utility ATV and a forklift; unlawful firearm activity; and conspiracy to commit a crime with juvenile conspirators. All charges include enhancements that increase the potential penalties.
The charges originated from a series of burglaries that occurred between April and July 2026 in the Ygnacio and Clayton Valley region of Concord. An organized group of juveniles committed some 35 burglaries in that area, according to Concord police. Richmond police arrested the juvenile suspects on suspicion of a vehicle theft in May, and the subsequent investigation revealed that they were part of a fencing operation led by Cordova-Cubias, according to authorities. Fencing operations are typically connected to organized theft rings, which buy stolen goods from thieves and resell them to the public.
Law enforcement officers from the Concord Police Department, Oakland Police Department and U.S. Marshals Service searched Cordova-Cubias’s home on Aug. 5. Officers found numerous items of suspected stolen property, including at least 500 power tools.
“As organized theft offenses have increased, my office has responded by building an effective Organized Theft Unit that works closely with law enforcement to file strong cases we believe we can prove beyond a reasonable doubt in court,” said District Attorney Diana Becton. “Concord Police Department’s thorough investigation into these burglaries and the fencing operation reflects the kind of collaboration that holds individuals accountable.”
Cordova-Cubias is in custody at the Martinez Detention Facility and will appear for arraignment in Contra Costa Superior Court on Aug. 10.