Homeowner tied to riverbank, assaulted during home invasion

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Luis Huato Talavera was arrested on October 10 in connection with a home invasion in Riverside. / Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

RIVERSIDE, California. – A home invasion suspect was arrested in connection with the assault of a Riverside man in his own home, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

It happened on Oct. 10, just before 2 p.m., at a home in the 15000 block of Washington Street in the Woodcrest neighborhood, officials said.

The homeowner told police that two suspects entered his home, assaulted him and tied him up before breaking into the home.

The man was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

Investigation revealed that the suspects stole two cars and several guns from the home.

One of those stolen vehicles was later involved in a police chase that ended when the suspect, identified as 31-year-old Luis Huato Talavera, crashed into a fence in Perris.

Talavera was booked for home invasion, kidnapping, false imprisonment and elder abuse.

The second suspect has not been arrested.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call Investigator Mendoza at the Lake Mathews Sheriff’s Station at 951-272-5600.