Suspected squatters arrested for investigation into burglarly after Apple Airpods gave up their location

An investigation into the theft of a pair of headphones led to the arrest of two suspected squatters in Joshua Tree.

On Saturday (October 10), the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a burglary. Victims staying in a vacation rental reported that electronic devices and personal belongings had been stolen.

On Tuesday (October 13), deputies say that a pair of wireless Apple Airpod headphones began pinging their location. Deputies say that they were signalling from a home in the 500 block of Copper Moon Lane in Joshua Tree. Deputies identified two suspects at the location, Xaver Owens, 35, and Raven Owens, 32. Neighbors in the area described the residence as a “squat house.”

Deputies arrive at around 4:45 p.m. They say Raven Owens came outside and was taken into custody. They say Xaver Owens refused to exit the home. A search warrant was issued, and deputies began making public announcements asking Xaver to leave the residence. He eventually surrendered and was taken into custody.

Raven Owens was arrested on suspicion of burglary and receiving known stolen property and is being held at the West Valley Detention Center on $150,000 bail. Xaver Owens was arrested on suspicion of receiving stolen property, violating parole and two active warrants in Riverside County for failing to register as a sexually violent felon and theft. Xaver Owens is being held at the West Valley Detention Center without bail.