Man Faces 34 Years in RSF Mansion Heist

Updated at 4:30 p.m. June 12

A man who allegedly barged into a Rancho Santa Fe mansion with an accomplice five days before Christmas and looted the home while holding a housekeeper at gunpoint must stand trial on robbery and other charges, a judge ruled Wednesday.

David Grub faces 34 years in prison if convicted.

After a preliminary hearing, Judge Kenneth So found there was enough evidence for Grub to stand trial on three counts of robbery, burglary and a gun allegation.

His trial was set for Oct. 30.

According to prosecutors, on the afternoon of Dec. 20, Grub and another man confronted the maid at the house in the 5400 block of El Mirlo, threatened her with a gun and forced their way inside.

After gathering jewelry and antiques, the bandits handcuffed the victim to a door to keep her from calling 911, then fled in a blue Hyundai Elantra.

Sheriff's officials said the housekeeper was found unhurt by her children several hours later. The robbers' getaway car was eventually found abandoned.

After a tip, Grub, 43, was arrested Feb. 28 in Alpine. The second suspect remains at large.