Storage unit burglaries on the rise in Santa Cruz County

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said they’re noticing a rise in storage unit burglaries.

Within the past 12 months, there has been 43 reports of burglary at storage locker facilities within the unincorporated county.

“These (storage burglaries) account for nearly 10 percent of all burglaries reported within the county,” said Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s.

The Sheriff’s Office advises people to look for a safe storage space and to research the website for security features.

Anyone with information related to any of the burglaries is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office tip line at 831-454-7631.