FORESTHILL (CBS13) — An Auburn man is behind bars after allegedly vandalizing and stealing from the Foresthill Memorial Hall and Foresthill Community Pool last week.
(source: Placer County Sheriff’s Office)
Police said an employee at the Foresthill Community Pool and Memorial Hall noticed that doors and locks were damaged after coming into work August 24.
(source: Placer County Sheriff’s Office)
Officers found that the pool was missing cash, lifeguard supplies, snacks, and an electronic speaker. After reviewing surveillance footage, officers said they recognized 46-year-old James Smith walking away with some of the stolen items.
(source: Placer County Sheriff’s Office)
Police found Smith the same day in Foresthill and arrested him for burglary and concealing stolen property.
(source: Placer County Sheriff’s Office)
Smith was booked at the Auburn Main Jail, and his bail was set at $73,000.
Police said all of the stolen property was recovered and returned.
