Burglary Suspect Jeremy Smith Arrested
On Saturday, November 25, 2017, at approximately 8:00 pm, Santa Cruz Police Officers from the Neighborhood Enforcement Team were conducting an area check of the shopping center in the 900 block of Soquel Avenue. Officers noticed a suspicious subject walking through the parking lot. One of the officers recognized the male subject from prior contacts as Jeremy Smith. Jeremy Smith, 41 years old from Santa Cruz is currently on Post Release Community Supervision, with search terms. SCPD conducted a compliance check, and Mr. Smith was found to be in possession of a large box of antique coins and stolen credit cards.
An investigation into the stolen credit cards revealed that the victim’s residence had been burglarized about a week and a half ago in the Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction. Due to the detailed documentation by the Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office investigation, members of the Neighborhood Enforcement Team were able to connect the stolen box of coins, multiple computers, jewelry, and other personal belongings to the burglary.
As a result of the investigation, the Neighborhood Enforcement Team was able to recover almost all the stolen items from the residential burglary. The suspect Jeremy Smith booked into the county jail on multiple felony charges, including possession of stolen property, possession of burglary tools, possession of personal identification with the intent to defraud, and a probation violation.
Please continue to contact SCPD when suspicious activity occurs in your neighborhood.
The Santa Cruz Police Neighborhood Enforcement Team is a specialized unit. NET works as a team to focus on mid to long-term issues often times associated with gangs, drugs and other chronic problems throughout the City of Santa Cruz.
SCPD is dedicated to our community with ongoing efforts to keep Santa Cruz a safe place to live, work and raise a family.
