December 6, 2007

Police Report

Vehicle burglary
Dec. 2
Whispering Pines
Drive/McAbee Road
Officers responded to a report of a vehicle burglary at the above location. The suspect and suspect vehicle were gone prior to police arrival. Officers observed the suspect vehicle on Highway 85 exiting Camden Avenue. The suspect was unable to negotiate the off-ramp and collided with another vehicle. A foot pursuit and perimeter led to the eventual apprehension of the suspect who resisted arrest and was paper-booked at a local hospital. The suspect vehicle was stolen and the suspect was in possession of property linking him to numerous other burglaries. An officer received minor injuries during the suspect’s arrest. He was treated and released at the hospital.

Police suggest owners don’t leave warming cars
With the holiday season upon us, that also means that cooler weather has arrived. To the San Jose Police Department’s Auto Theft Unit, that also means an increase in the theft of vehicles whose owners have left their cars running to warm them up or defrost the windows before leaving for work or school.

Many thieves prefer to do their holiday shopping with your vehicle. They also prefer to use your identity and your credit for their purchases. Auto thieves actively cruise through neighborhoods looking for “warm-ups.” In the time that it’s taken to read this advisory, your car could be gone!

- Don’t be a victim this holiday season.

- Don’t leave valuables or identification in your car.

- Don’t leave your vehicle unattended and running.

- Have a safe holiday season!

Source: San Jose Police Dept.