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Police arrested a suspect accused of killing a security guard and a transport driver at Manheim San Francisco Bay on Feb. 2.

The Hayward Police Department announced on Feb. 4 that it had arrested Karl George Sanft, 34, of Union City, Calif., for the murders of guard Angelito Erasquin, 63, and driver James Wightman, 56, a resident of Central Point, Ore.
In a press release, Police Captain Darryl McAllister said six investigators had worked around the clock following the brutal crime.
Both victims had been found with multiple stab wounds on the morning of Feb. 2. Erasquin was lying in the street just outside the auction’s entrance, while Wightman was found in the cab of his truck parked on the property near the auction’s entrance.
Police said Sanft confessed to the crime a day after being detained by Sunnyvale police for being parked suspiciously in a local neighborhood the day of the murders.
Sanft was eventually arrested when it was learned he was driving a stolen car from the auction. Investigators booked him for the stolen car and continued to piece together the evidence and Sanft confessed to the crime, the police reported.
He was formerly arrested on Feb. 4.
Investigators believe the suspect broke into the auction, possible to steal a car, and ecountered Erasquin, the security guard.
Police said evidence suggest that after Sanft allegedly stabbed the guard, he targeted Wightman who was likely witnessing the attack on Erasquin from the cab of his truck.
The police believe that after Sanft stabbed Wightman, he fled in the stolen car that he was found in later.
Police Sanft likely acted alone in the crime.
In addition to other evidence, investigators said they have also found the knife that was allegedly used in the murders.
The Hayward Police Department has been providing counselors and other coping services to the victims’ family members and coworkers. The Hayward credited Sunnyvale Police with its help in breaking the case.
Manheim issued a company a statement shortly after the crime was discovered.
“Our company and our team at Manheim San Francisco Bay experienced a terrible tragedy earlier this week that involved the death of one of our employees and an individual transporting a vehicle. We can confirm that Mr. Angelito Erasquin, a security guard since 2002 at Manheim San Francisco Bay, was killed during the incident. He was a valued and dedicated worker who will be sadly missed. The Manheim San Francisco team is gathering to determine the best way we can offer our support to Mr. Erasquin's family.”