Santa Cruz police arrest looting suspect after wildfire prompted evacuations

SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS, Calif. (KGO) -- Police arrested a suspect accused of stealing $15,000 worth of jewelry and a bike from a home on Hidden Springs Road after a wildfire prompted evacuations near the Santa Cruz Mountains.



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Police said the owners will get their belongings on Wednesday.

The suspect has not been identified at this time.
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So far, the Bear Fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains has burned 270 acres and is 10 percent contained.

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