Temecula Men Accused of Defrauding Local Homeowners

Temecula police are seeking information from anyone who may have come in contact with two men arrested Friday on charges of trespassing, burglary and conspiracy to commit burglary.

Matthew Sinay, 23 (left), and Brent Perry, 27 (below right), both of Temecula, are accused of conspiring together to illegally enter numerous vacant residences in southwest Riverside County and preying upon unsuspecting victims by issuing them fraudulent rental agreements in exchange for money. According to police, Sinay and Perry committed these actions without permission of the lawful owners of the residences.

On Friday at 9 a.m., officers from the Temecula Police Department responded to a suspicious circumstance call in the 32000 block of Ritter Court in Temecula. The investigation revealed that two suspects illegally changed the locks to a vacant residence on Ritter Court and were fraudulently representing themselves as the managers of the property. Sinay and Perry were arrested later that day.

It is possible that other citizens may have come in contact with Sinay and Perry and may have been victimized by their fraudulent rental property scam. If you or someone you know has information regarding this investigation, contact Investigator Dickey at 951-696-3045.