A San Jose woman suspected of stealing the identity of a Los Altos resident was found already behind bars, according to Los Altos Police Sgt. Mark Bautista.
Bautista reported May 6 that Evelyn Hernandez, 44, was recently served an arrest warrant at Elmwood Correctional Facility for a crime committed in February.
In February, a Los Altos resident told police that someone had used her personal identifying information to open a credit account and make purchases without her permission. Bautista said evidence indicates Hernandez obtained the victim’s information from stolen mail.
Los Altos Police remind residents to immediately report suspicious people and not leave important documents unsecured in mailboxes.
Investigators are working to identify any additional victims from Los Altos and surrounding jurisdictions. Police urge anyone with information related to this investigation to contact the Investigations Unit at 947-2770.
