Yuma man arrested after police link him to business burglaries

Yuma police arrested a 32-year-old Yuma man after linking him to a series of commercial burglaries at businesses on South 3E Avenue, an investigation involving 12 felony charges and an estimated $353,000 in losses.

The burglaries occurred between July 6 and July 10, 2026, in the 3000 block of South 3E Avenue, according to information from the Yuma Police Department reported by KYMA. Police arrested and booked the man on July 19.

The case combines repeated break-ins in one Yuma commercial area with allegations involving stolen property, property damage and dangerous drugs. The reported loss figure gives the investigation a substantial financial consequence for the businesses involved, although the reports did not identify every affected business or provide a complete list of their names.

Charges announced in the investigation

Police announced 12 felony charges, including burglary, trafficking in stolen property, theft, criminal damage and possession of dangerous drugs. The charges cover alleged conduct connected to the commercial break-ins and evidence investigators reported finding during the case.

Investigators reported recovering property connected to the burglaries during a search. A separate account also reported that the search turned up approximately 20 grams of cocaine and 31 grams of methamphetamine.

The drug quantities and the recovered property are evidence described in reports about the investigation. They do not establish that the suspect owned the drugs or committed the alleged offenses. Those questions would have to be resolved through the criminal court process.

What the reported losses mean

The estimated $353,000 loss extends the reported impact beyond damage from an individual break-in. The figure reflects losses reported in connection with burglaries at multiple businesses during a five-day period, while the charging information also includes alleged trafficking in stolen property and theft.

For businesses in the South 3E Avenue area, the investigation addresses a series of commercial incidents rather than a single reported burglary. Police said the cases were connected through the investigation that led to the July 19 arrest and booking.

The available reports did not establish a conviction or final court disposition. The arrest, charges and descriptions of recovered evidence remain allegations unless and until they are resolved in court.

Police seek additional information

The Yuma Police Department asked anyone with information about the burglaries or related activity to contact the department. People can also submit anonymous tips through the 78-CRIME line.

The arrest was reported July 20, one day after the booking, and a further account was published July 21. The reports describe the arrest and investigation but do not provide a later court outcome or a scheduled next hearing.