(08-14) 11:30 PDT PALO ALTO -- A man who burglarized the Palo Alto home of late Apple CEO Steve Jobs and stole more than $60,000 worth of computers, jewelry and other items didn't know whose home it was, a prosecutor said Tuesday.
The alleged burglar, Kariem McFarlin, 35, of Alameda, was arrested early this month based on leads developed by police following the July 17 break-in of Jobs' home on Waverly Street, said Deputy District Attorney Scott Tsui of Santa Clara County.
At the time, Tsui said, the home was undergoing renovations and that may have made it easier to get in. McFarlin was not associated with construction crews working on the house, Tsui said.
It was not clear if anyone was living in the home at the time nor was it apparent what time of day the house was entered.
Jobs lived in the home with his wife Laurene Powell until he died in 2011 at the age of 56.
The prosecutor declined to say what led police to McFarlin, who was arrested in Alameda on Aug. 2 and was arraigned Aug. 7.
If convicted, McFarlin could spend up to seven years and eight months in prison for felony burglary and possession of stolen property charges, Tsui said.
Tsui could not specify whether the items taken belonged to Jobs or to his family members but said the items taken were likely what any burglar would consider valuable.
McFarlin returns to court Aug. 20 to enter a plea. He remains in jail in lieu of $500,000 bail.
The alleged burglar, Kariem McFarlin, 35, of Alameda, was arrested early this month based on leads developed by police following the July 17 break-in of Jobs' home on Waverly Street, said Deputy District Attorney Scott Tsui of Santa Clara County.
At the time, Tsui said, the home was undergoing renovations and that may have made it easier to get in. McFarlin was not associated with construction crews working on the house, Tsui said.
It was not clear if anyone was living in the home at the time nor was it apparent what time of day the house was entered.
Jobs lived in the home with his wife Laurene Powell until he died in 2011 at the age of 56.
The prosecutor declined to say what led police to McFarlin, who was arrested in Alameda on Aug. 2 and was arraigned Aug. 7.
If convicted, McFarlin could spend up to seven years and eight months in prison for felony burglary and possession of stolen property charges, Tsui said.
Tsui could not specify whether the items taken belonged to Jobs or to his family members but said the items taken were likely what any burglar would consider valuable.
McFarlin returns to court Aug. 20 to enter a plea. He remains in jail in lieu of $500,000 bail.