Hunter
07/25/22
An Iowa City man has been arrested after surveillance video allegedly shows him vandalizing and burglarizing an apartment complex.
On June 2nd, an officer visited a property manager who reported ongoing vandalism and theft from a laundry room at 610 South Johnson Street. Several coin-operated laundry machines were reportedly broken into as well as a secure mailbox where renters dropped off their rent checks. The property manager notified the officer that a stolen check had been cashed on May 24th at the Acapulco Bakery for $950. 22-year-old Kevin Ramirez allegedly added his name in two places on the front of the check and endorsed the check on the back side.
The property manager installed a surveillance camera in the laundry room due to the ongoing thefts.
On June 29th, Ramirez was recorded entering the laundry room at 4:35 am, carrying a backpack. He reportedly noticed the camera and took it from its location on a shelf and placed it inside a nearby cabinet. Afterwards, the property manager reportedly found the coin mechanisms of the laundry machines had been tampered with.
A warrant was issued for Ramirez’ arrest on June 30th; he was taken into custody Sunday night. He’s been chargd with Forgery, 3rd degree Theft and 3rd degree Burglary. If convicted on all counts, Ramirez could be sentenced to up to twelve years in prison.