Car thief arrested
The San Mateo County Vehicle Theft Task Force arrested an East Palo Alto man traced to Los Altos in a stolen vehicle March 30.
Matthew Garcia, 29, was stopped just after midnight in the stolen vehicle and booked into the San Mateo County Jail, according to Los Altos Police Department officers, who assisted with the arrest. Officers said Garcia is also suspected of breaking into a Los Altos resident’s vehicle and stealing property.
Investigators are currently working to identify other potential victims from Los Altos and surrounding jurisdictions.
Anyone with information related to the investigation is urged to call the Los Altos Police Department Investigations Unit at 947-2700.
Arrests & bookings
March 26, 11:13 a.m., Fremont and Parkhills avenues: A jogger noticed a suspicious male in the bushes and called police. Officers located the 44-year-old male, arrested him on charges of public intoxication and booked him into the Santa Clara County Main Jail.
March 26, 5:04 p.m., 900 block of San Antonio Road: A resident reported a suspicious male in the bushes. Officers arrested the 49-year-old male on charges of public intoxication and booked him into the Santa Clara County Main Jail.
March 26, 5:08 p.m., 0-100 block of San Antonio Road: A 22-year-old man surrendered on felony charges related to vandalism. He was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail.
Breaking and entering
March 23, 9:49 a.m., 5100 block of El Camino Real: An unknown suspect pried open an office door and stole a MacBook and computer monitor. In the same office complex, another MacBook was reported stolen at 12:09 p.m.
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March 25, 9:50 a.m., 2000 block of Louise Lane: A resident attempting to sell a computer on eBay received fraudulent online receipts from an unknown suspect. The resident shipped the computer to the suspect but did not receive payment. An investigation is ongoing.
March 25, 11:23 a.m., 400 block of University Avenue: A resident reported that her sunglasses valued at $285 were stolen or lost at Shoup Park.
Traffic incidents
March 25, 8:23 a.m., 400 block of Pine Lane: A motorist’s vehicle veered to the right-hand side of the road and struck a parked car. The driver was transported to the hospital for treatment. Police said alcohol and drugs were not factors in the incident.
March 25, 1:53 p.m., El Monte and Almond avenues: The vehicle of an unknown suspect rear-ended another car. The suspect fled the scene in a white Ford sedan, the victim reported.
March 28, 7:22 p.m., 200 block of Plaza Central: An unknown suspect damaged the rear bumper of a parked vehicle. Police responded and were unable to find witnesses or physical evidence.
Vandalism
March 23, 7:24 p.m., 1000 block of San Antonio Road: An unknown suspect smashed the window of a parked car. The owner of the vehicle said nothing was stolen.
