Accused Prowler, Burglar Arrested In SMC

REDWOOD CITY, CA — An East Palo Man wanted in connection with recent prowling and burglary cases was arrested Monday, according to investigators.

The Redwood City Police Department allege the same man was responsible for a Feb. 10 prowling case on Harrison Avenue and an evening house burglary reported on Valota Road. Investigators identified a suspect in the crimes and shared the information with neighboring agencies.

On Monday, police said a sheriff's deputy encountered the suspect on the 800 block of Walnut Street. Officials alleged the man had recently tried to break into a home nearby, and the deputy recognized him from the cases in Redwood City.

Detectives interviewed the man and booked him into the San Mateo County Jail on suspicion of prowling and attempted burglary. Police identified the suspect Tuesday as William Chavez-Jimenez, 23, of East Palo Alto.

Investigators shared photos of items they allege Chavez-Jiminez was carrying at the time of his arrest, including a pair of high-end watches.