(Updated at 12:30) – A Capitola man has been arrested in connection with a recent residential burglary in Santa Cruz. The incident took place at a home on Rooney Street around 6 p.m. Saturday. The burglar stole electronics and tools. Following an investigation, officers were led to the home of 49-year-old Efrain Berulas. Investigators learned Berulas was a felon who had previously been convicted of burglary and deported. A search of the suspect’s home recovered stolen property as well as a shotgun and rifle. He was booked into Santa Cruz County Jail.
(Posted December 10 at 07:06) SANTA CRUZ – Police are working to identify a man who burglarized a home in Santa Cruz over the weekend. The incident occurred at a residence on Rooney Street around 6 p.m. Saturday. The burglar stole electronics and tools. Police have since released surveillance footage of the burglar. He is described as having a medium to heavy build, dark hair, and a mustache. He is seen wearing a hoodie with “San Francisco” written across the front. To view the surveillance footage, visit santacruzpolice.blogspot.com . (S.G.)
