Help Us Identify This Burglary Suspect

Help Us Identify This Person That Burglarized a Local Small Business 

In the morning hours of July 19, 2013, a burglary occurred at Top A Lot Yogurt, 738 Water Street.  The suspect used two large rocks to smash a glass front door and make entry into the store.  Once inside, the suspect took a bank bag containing cash. 

The images below were captured from the video surveillance system in the store. 

 Closeup of suspect

 

Suspect at the register

 

Logo on the back of the hoodie

The Santa Cruz Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying the suspect.  The images are grainy, but they may depict a person known to someone in the community.   We are betting someone will be able to provide a clue or missing link to identify this person.  

The suspect appears to be a white male with short dark hair.  The suspect is wearing a light colored zip front hoodie with a logo on the back and dark pants.

C'mon Santa Cruz, you have had a pretty good track record with this lately.....let's keep the streak alive!! 

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Santa Cruz Police Department Investigations Section at (831) 420-5820.  Tipsters may also leave an anonymous tip by calling our TIP LINE (831) 420-5995 or use our mobile iPhone and Android App. 

Great Work by Our Detectives Seizing Illegal Firearms and Ammo

In the early morning hours of May 24, 2013, Santa Cruz Police Department Detectives served a search warrant on a mobile home in the Beachcomber Mobile Home Park on Mattison Lane in the unincorporated Live Oak area.   The search warrant was part of an ongoing investigation into an elaborate plot of Grand Theft from a Santa Cruz business.   Suspect Nicholas Yukich was arrested in the early morning hours of May 24, 2013 in the city of Santa Cruz on charges of conspiracy to commit Grand Theft.  Yukich was arrested before he was able to carry out his planned heist. 

Detectives learned of the plot from informants and began exploring the information.   The investigation revealed that Mr. Yukich was the mastermind behind the planned heist, and he attempted to recruit others into his scheme.   The plan had been in the works for months and included surveillance and reconnaissance of the intended target. 

In the course of serving the search warrant, Detectives uncovered a cache of weapons, including assault rifles, shotguns and handguns.  In all, 48 firearms, numerous high-capacity magazines and over 50,000 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the mobile home.  

Many of the seized firearms (Photos Attached) are believed to be in violation of California State laws prohibiting certain types of firearms classified as “Assault Weapons”.  Additionally, some of the ammunition is believed to be “armor-piercing” and also illegal to possess in California.   

 Detectives are continuing to pour over the cache of weapons and ammunition.  Experts from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are being consulted to assist in classifying the firearms and ammunition.  

 Yukich is currently being held in the Santa Cruz County Jail on a charge of conspiracy to commit Grand Theft with a $500,000 bail.  Additional firearms charges are pending. 

SCPD Most Wanted: Week of December 18th

SCPD Most Wanted: Week of December 18th

Suspect:  Joseph Woods

Description: 32 years-old, 6’04”, 230 pounds.

Mr. Woods is currently wanted on an outstanding no bail warrant felony drug sales and felony battery. If you know where Mr. Woods is please contact SCPD Investigations at 831.420.5820 or call 911 for an immediate officer response.

SCPD Most Wanted: Week of Dec. 11th

Santa Cruz Police Most Wanted: Week of December 11th

Suspect:  Dustin Locklin

Description: 22 years-old, 6’02”, 170 pounds, BRO hair, BLU eyes.  He is a Santa Cruz resident.

Mr. Locklin is currently wanted on an outstanding no bail warrant charging felony vehicle theft. Mr. Locklin failed to meet his court obligations after being arrested back in August 2010; and again in February 2012; therefore warrants were issued for his arrest. If you know his whereabouts, please contact SCPD Investigations at 831.420.5820 or leave a tip on our website or mobile apps.

SCPD Most Wanted: Week of November 20th

SCPD Most Wanted: Week of November 20th

Suspect:  Christopher Field

Description: 35 years-old,5’08”, 130 pounds, BRO hair, BLU eyes.  He is a Santa Cruz resident. 

 Mr. Field is currently wanted on an outstanding $10,000 warrant charging felony domestic violence. If you know his whereabouts please contact SCPD Investigations at 831.420.5820 or leave a tip via our mobile apps or website.