Man in King City Arrested for Burglarizing Vehicle and Other Charges

The King City PD arrested a man for vehicle burglary on Tuesday, October 26. The incident took place at approximately 6:09 AM as King City Police officers responded to a report of a vehicle burglary that occurred in a Safeway Grocery store parking lot. While officers were responding, a suspicious subject was seen in the area. When the subject observed police vehicles, he fled the area. Through a review of city camera footage, and victim statements, it was determined that 26-year-old Abram Navarro of King City was responsible for the burglary. During an area check, Navarro was located in a local fast-food restaurant. Navarro was contacted and a probation search was conducted. During the search, glass from a broken vehicle window was found in Navarro’s backpack. With the assistance of Monterey County Probation, items stolen from the vehicle burglary were located in the bathroom of the business. Navarro was arrested and booked into Monterey County Jail charged with Vehicle Burglary, Possession of Burglary Tools and Violation of Probation. The King City Police Department would like to remind the community not to leave valuable belongings inside of unattended vehicles. Anyone with additional information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the King City Police Department at (831) 385-4848; Sergeant Anthony Shaw at (831) 385-4848 or ashaw@kingcity.com; or the WeTip line at 1-800-78-CRIME. Your call may remain completely anonymous.