Man arrested for dorm and apartment break-ins

A San Marcos man involved in a series of break-ins over the past week was arrested after breaking into and stealing items from several rooms at the San Jacinto Hall dormitory early Friday morning.

The subject, Jose Ernesto Chavez, age 29, was also reportedly involved in break-ins at Dakota Ranch Apartments and The Edge Apartments, both located on Old Ranch Road 12.

A statement from the Texas State University Police Department about the incident said a male subject entered the dormitory and then entered several unlocked rooms where female students were sleeping. The subject took property from several rooms, though UPD said the stolen items have been recovered.