Man in King City Busted for Burglary of Residence

On Tuesday, July 26 at approximately 1:50 am King City Police Department officers were dispatched to a burglary in the 1200 block of Amherst Drive in King City. Upon arrival, officers learned that a male suspect had entered the residence where he was confronted by the occupants. The suspect seized the property belonging to the occupants and fled.

King City Police Department detectives launched a follow-up investigation. The investigation revealed Mariano Flores Diaz as a possible suspect. On Friday, July 29 at 6:30 am a burglary order was served at Diaz’s residence in King City.. Evidence and statements obtained during the investigation confirmed Diaz's involvement in the robbery. Diaz was placed under arrest and registered to the Monterey County Jail for theft.

The King City Police Department would like to thank the community for their continued support and they advise residents to close their doors and windows at night and to always report suspicious activity.

Anyone with more information about this case is encouraged to contact the King City Police Department at (831) 385-4848; Detective Scott Baughman at 831-386-5986 or sbaughman@kingcity. com, or Sergeant John Dow at (831) 385-4848 or jdow@kingcity. com; or the WeTip line at 1-800-78-CRIME. Your call can remain completely anonymous.

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