Serial Burglary Suspects Arrested Near Los Gatos

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA — Two suspects were arrested Saturday in connection with a series of burglaries during which credit cards were stolen and used for retail and gift-card purchases, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said Sunday night.

Deputies on Saturday spotted a car reported as having been associated with a series of burglaries in unincorporated areas near Los Gatos.

Deputies said the man, later identified as 36-year-old Deandre West of Oakland, was looking into parked vehicles in the area and that a woman, Danaya Smith, 31 of Oakland, was sitting in the suspect car, which has distinctive identifying features.

Authorities suspect the pair of charging more than $10,000 on stolen credit cards at Target, Home Depot and other businesses. West and Smith also allegedly paid for vehicle repairs using gift cards bought with stolen cards, deputies said.

West was on probation for possession of stolen property in another county, deputies said.
No other specific information was available Sunday night.

— Bay City News contributed to this report