Maria Zavala, 47, of 1919 Evergreen Park Drive, was arrested on suspicion of second-degree possession of stolen property, police Lt. John Hutchings said.
According to Hutchings:
The guest noticed his iPad missing from his room Sept. 9, and there was no forced entry. On Friday, the man used a GPS that had been installed on the device as an anti-theft measure to trace the iPad to Zavala’s apartment complex.
The man contacted police, and detectives went to Zavila’s apartment. She admitted to taking the iPad.
Detectives executed a search warrant at the apartment and found the iPad. They also found a laptop, jewelry and other items that might have been stolen.
Hutchings said police are still investigating, and that anyone who believes they might be a victim should contact Detective Rich Allen at 360-753-8407.
Hotel General Manager Jay Johnson said Zavala has been suspended pending the outcome of her case. He added that hotel officials believe the theft is an isolated incident.
