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Man wanted, 2 arrested in Ocala pawn shop gun burglary, police say

OCALA POLICE DEPARTMENT

Authorities said they are searching for 21-year-old Luis Carino, who also goes by the nickname “Chico.”

OCALA, Fla. — Update: A third man was arrested June 18 for his involvement in a pawn shop burglary, Ocala police said.

Luis Carino was arrested in the parking lot of Club Rush, police said.
Several weapons were found inside the vehicle, but police are still trying to determine if the weapons are related to the burglary, investigators said.
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Two people were arrested Monday in connection with an Ocala pawn shop burglary that happened in April, police said.

Watch: Surveillance video of burglary

Jimmy Jones, 20, and a 15-year-old boy were arrested on charges of larceny, grand theft of a firearm and burglary of a structure after they stole 15 guns from the Classic Pawn and Gun shop on 33 NW 10th Street, police said.

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The guns are valued at $9,000, and only one stolen gun has been recovered, police said.
Authorities said they are searching for 21-year-old Luis Carino, who also goes by the nickname “Chico.”
“OPD is urging citizens to come forward if they have purchased a firearm from any of the individuals involved. If the firearm(s) are turned in voluntarily, citizens will not be charged. If not turned in, they risk being charged with Possession of a Stolen Firearm,” a news release said.

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Anyone with information is asked to call Detective MIguel Gauthier at (352) 427-3242 or Crime Stoppers at (352) 368-7867. Tips can remain anonymous.  

Watch the surveillance video of the burglary below: