Crime & Safety

Sheriffs Arrest Alleged Big Time Burglar Who Even Stole the Toilet and Tub

A call from an astute antiques dealer helped Santa Cruz Sheriff's detectives find part of a $100,000 Corralitos burglary that included not only cars, jewels and wine, but a toilet and bathtub.

The burglary took place in mid May and this week a dealer called deputies after a man came in trying to sell a trailer full of goods to him.

Undercover detectives met the man, Mark Trinidad, 43 and arrested him on suspicion of burglary and being a felon in possession of a gun, having methamphetamine and being under the influence of the drug.

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They found the pictured goods at Trinidad's house in Hollister, including china, flatware, tools, towels, bed linens, lamps, and even a shower caddy and shampoo.

Still missing are a Ford Ranger truck and a 1967 Mustang (pictured).

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Trinidad was held in Santa Cruz County Jail on $25,000 bail. He'll be arraigned before Judge Paul Burdick Friday at 8:15 a.m.

 


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