On October 27, 2026, at approximately 3:07 a.m., Citrus Heights Police Department officers responded to the 8000 block of Madison Avenue regarding a report of a subject inside a commercial business.

Prior to officers’ arrival, the suspect, identified as 36-year-old Gregory Billman, fled the location with approximately $8,000 worth of power tools and other merchandise. Upon arrival, officers deployed a small, unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) and determined that Billman had gained entry to the business through the roof. 

During the subsequent investigation, officers located several items of stolen merchandise concealed in nearby bushes. Billman was located nearby, where he was found hiding and in possession of additional stolen property. All of the stolen merchandise was recovered and returned to the store. Billman was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Sacramento County Jail. 

“I am very proud of the excellent response by our patrol officers and the determined follow-up by our detectives that led to this arrest and brought accountability for Mr. Billman’s previous crimes,” said Chief Alexander Turcotte.

Billman was also booked on additional charges resulting from an ongoing investigation involving four additional commercial burglaries in Citrus Heights dating back to 2024. The collective value of merchandise stolen in those incidents is estimated at approximately $500,000.

Detectives are continuing to pursue all available leads and are coordinating with outside agencies regarding the related burglaries that Billman has been linked to outside of Citrus Heights.

Anyone with information about this incident or related cases is encouraged to contact the Citrus Heights Police Department at (916) 727-5500.