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NEWS RELEASE
Release Date: April 8, 2017
Modesto Police Department
Media Relations Unit
Office of the Chief of Police
600 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Author: Detective Jamie Demings

Modesto, CA – Modesto Police Property Crimes Detectives made an arrest on Thursday April 6th during an ongoing investigation into school burglaries throughout Modesto, CA.

At about 2:30 PM, Thursday, detectives with the Modesto Police Department Property Crimes Unit went to the 200 block of Johnson Av in Modesto and arrested 32 year old Jacob Snavely, of Modesto, in relation to a string of burglaries at local schools.

Earlier in the week officers were dispatched to a burglary at Chrysler Elementary School. During the investigation evidence was located that led to the identity of Snavely. Detectives located Snavely at the address on Johnson Av. Detectives also located more evidence related to the burglaries.

This series of burglaries started late last year. Detective Ray Bennett led the investigation which included approximately 40 burglaries. Detective Bennett booked Snavely into Stanislaus County Jail on Thursday for burglary and probation violation.

If you have any information regarding these incidents, please call Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Tipsters may also text information to Crime Stoppers at 274637. Just type “TIP704” along with your message.

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