Suspected Prowler Lands in Redwood City Jail After 'Burglary in Progress' Call: Police

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Police arrested a 23-year-old man last week after officers say they discovered he burglarized at least four vehicles in South San Francisco.

Around 3 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to a report of an auto burglary in progress in the 300 block of Wildwood Drive, according to police.

Upon arrival, officers located the suspect, later identified as Ernesto Garcia of South San Francisco, police said.

After a preliminary investigation, officers determined Garcia had had attempted to open the doors of four parked vehicles in the area, as well as the front doors of several nearby residences, according to police.

Officers also determined Garcia had taken a package from the front porch of one of the residences.

Officers arrested Garcia on suspicion of attempted burglary, prowling, and theft. He was booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility, police said.

– By Bay City News Service.