2 arrested following burglary at Auburn Valley Golf Club

Two individuals were arrested Nov. 13 on suspicion of burglary in Auburn. A Placer County Sheriff's deputy responded at 7:45 p.m. to a report of a burglary in progress at the Auburn Valley Golf Club. The Sheriff's Office reported a white pickup sped past the deputy while he was en route, which prompted a traffic stop. A search of the truck revealed a facemask, headlamp and gloves. According to the Sheriff's Office, the investigation revealed the vehicle and occupants were involved in the burglary call to which the deputy was responding. The Sheriff's Office reported the driver, identified as Keith Natal Howard, 34, of Grass Valley broke into a maintenance shed, took multiple items and placed them in a detachable trailer. Howard left the trailer and drove off when he saw someone pull up. Howard and passenger Christopher Jenkins, 49, were arrested for grand theft, vehicle theft and conspiracy. According to the 10-day arrest log, the arrest took place in the Lone Star Road and Kanehls Corner area of Auburn. No in-custody information was located for Howard and Jenkins.