Carlos Alonso Zavalza-Molina, 21, wanted for his possible connection in a high-end October burglary turned himself in to the Pima County jail Thursday night and asked how he could post bond on himself. Zavalza-Molina was told he’d have to be arrested first.
Zavalza-Molina was booked on suspicion of second degree burglary, theft of credit card and trafficking in stolen property for the October 17 break-in at a home near North Camino de Oeste and West Sweetwater Drive.
Zavalza-Molina was arrested in connection with the theft an estimated $30,000 in jewelry, including several high-end watches, and an American Express card. Hours after the burglary, he is suspected of going on a two-hour shopping spree with the stolen credit card, ringing up $900 in purchases, including diapers, at a variety of stores.
An anonymous tipster called the Pima County Sheriff’s Department after recognizing the alleged thief on security video released by detectives, Peine said.