Crime & Safety

Recognize Him? Man Suspected In Attempted Break-In At Eatery In Nearby Watsonville

The subject tried breaking the security cameras, but Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies were able to obtain two images. (Breaking)

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA – Sheriff's deputies in Santa Cruz County are asking for the public's help to find a suspect who tried breaking into restaurant near Watsonville earlier this week, sheriff's officials said today.

The suspect was seen on Tuesday trying to break into La Chilanguita restaurant at 2233 E. Lake Ave., according to sheriff's officials.

During the attempted burglary, the suspect tried to break the business' surveillance cameras, but not before the cameras captured images of him.

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Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is asked to contact sheriff's officials at (831) 471-1121.

--Bay City News/Images via SCCSO

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