Capitola House Burglar Caught On Video Arrested by Santa Cruz Police

(Efrain Berulas, aka Francisco Rosas. Image via Santa Cruz Police Department)

SANTA CRUZ-Apparently, Efrain Berulas knew one too many people. Or, one too many people knew Efrain Berulas.

The Santa Cruz Police Department has arrested Berulas, a 49-year-old man from Capitola, whom they believe is the burglary suspect seen in a video featured in a Patch article last week.

• Santa Cruz Burglar Caught On Video

Berulas was arrested on Thursday December 10, 2015 at approximately 11:00 a.m. after receiving a tip from the public. Somebody recognized him.

Berulas was taken into custody without incident.

Last Wednesday police released surveillance photos and video to the public asking for help in identifying a burglary suspect. As a result, the tip about the suspect led to Berulas’ arrest.

Berulas initially identified himself as Francisco Rosas. His true identity was discovered after his arrest.

Investigators learned Berulas was a convicted felon who had previously been deported. He had also been previously convicted of burglary stemming from a 2001 case.

Detectives served a search warrant at Berulas’ 42nd Ave. home. During the search, detectives recovered stolen property belonging to the burglary victim including electronics and tools. Detectives also recovered a shotgun and SKS rifle.

Berulas has been charged with burglary, felony possession of a firearm and giving false identification to a police officer.