Later in February, Guzman was arrested again, this time on suspicion of using a piece of metal to break into a store on Johnson Street and fleeing on a bike with a safe, according to court records. The case was dismissed in February without prejudice, which means it could be refiled, court records show. with a black backpack holding Southwestern-style jewelry and cash, and a large "bayonet-style knife," a criminal complaint says. He was found in the gallery's courtyard around 3:15 a.m. Guzman was arrested in December on suspicion of trying to steal over $200,000 worth of jewelry from the Momeni Gallery off Old Santa Fe Trail. "They are arrested, and they are on the street the next day," Lambert said. He said a "stronger message" has to be sent to deter similar crimes. Patrick Lambert, who co-owns the Cowgirl BBQ restaurant next door, said he was frustrated to learn Sunday's arrest was the third for Guzman since December.ĭespite a diligent effort to safeguard the restaurant from break-ins, Lambert said, thieves continue to try find "new ways" to burglarize it, causing over $5,000 in damages in recent months. The unknown suspect was able to escape on foot.ĭouble Take was closed Monday, and owners could not be reached for comment. He also refused to tell police who was with him when he was apprehended. Guzman admitted to trying to break into Double Take to get money or find items to sell, the complaint says, but told police he was not involved with other break-ins reported in downtown over the "past few days." Guzman also was carrying a large black knife, about $400 in cash and other "burglary tools," according to the complaint. In Guzman's case, the criminal complaint says a security guard with Asset Solutions saw him and another man using a power drill to break into the lock at Double Take. for all of these robberies, from Canyon Road to here, they are just going around using a crowbar to get in," she said. She said her business is one of two at Guadalupe Station that has not yet suffered a break-in. The Santa Fe Police Department did not respond to a request for comment.Ĭindy Cornelson, who owns Smash Bangles on Montezuma Street, said she was happy to hear about an arrest being made but was a "little concerned" about whether it would lead to a lull in break-ins. It's unclear if police suspect he is tied to any of the other recent costly downtown break-ins. He was still held in the Santa Fe County jail Monday, jail logs showed. Guzman faces charges of aggravated burglary with a deadly weapon and possession of burglary tools.
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