Selfie-loving Burglars Caught During $100K Heist in California

WHO:

Fox News - Daniel Lemas, 53, of Hayward, and Dennis Tylij, 49, of Hayward, are the two men accused of the burglary.

Fox News - Bill Essayli is the First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California.

WHAT:

Fox News - Lemas and Tylij are accused of stealing more than $100,000 worth of tools, copper wire, and vehicles.

NY Post - Selfies taken by Lemas and Tylij during the burglary led to their arrests.

WHERE:

Fox News - The burglary occurred at a business in American Canyon, specifically in the 1100 block of Green Island Road.

Fox News - A search warrant was executed at a home in the 3200 block of Arden Road in Hayward.

WHEN:

Fox News - The alleged thefts occurred during a burglary on July 6.

Fox News - Lemas was arrested on July 7 after being stopped by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.

Fox News - Tylij was arrested on July 8 by the Hayward Police Department.

HOW:

Fox News - Investigators identified Lemas and Tylij through selfie photographs allegedly taken during the burglary.

Fox News - Evidence recovered during the investigation included selfie photographs showing Lemas committing the burglary.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 07:39 UTC)

Two men from Hayward, Daniel Lemas and Dennis Tylij, are facing charges for allegedly stealing over $100,000 worth of tools, copper wire, and vehicles from a business in American Canyon. Their arrests were made possible by selfies they took during the burglary, which helped investigators identify them, leading to Lemas's arrest on July 7 and Tylij's arrest the following day. A search warrant executed at a home in Hayward uncovered additional evidence related to the case.