4 people arrested for breaking into a Palo Alto home

(KRON) — Two young adults and two juveniles were arrested Saturday night for allegedly breaking into a Palo Alto home, Palo Alto police said. The resident was out of state at the time of the break-in and was notified by her security system.

The affected home is located in the 2300 block of Byron Street. The resident was notified shortly before 9:30 p.m. of several burglars breaking into her home.

When police arrived, they saw three suspects running from the house and jumping fences to escape. All three were caught and arrested.

Police spotted a Chevrolet Tahoe near the home and found a fourth suspect hiding under a floorboard. The car, which had a false license plate, was towed to be used as evidence.

According to police investigations, the suspects gained access to the house by breaking a glass door on a second-floor balcony. They then searched the bedrooms on the upper floor and packed the victims’ personal belongings into bags.

One suspect was wearing two expensive watches and had a diamond ring in his sock. Police believe these items were stolen either from Byron Street or another location.

The suspects told police they were visiting the United States from Chile. The adult suspects were identified as 18-year-old Jorge Pacheco and 23-year-old Christian Cerveracolan. They were arrested on charges of aggravated burglary and conspiracy, as well as resisting arrest. Three suspects (all except Cerveracolan) were also charged with possession of burglary tools.

Anyone with information is asked to call PAPD at (650) 329-2413.