Citizen assist--May 23, 3:28 a.m. on Los Gatos Boulevard. The caller handcuffed himself to another man, then discovered the key did not work. Police arrived to uncuff the men.
Auto burglary--May 23, 7:31 a.m. on Massol Avenue. A car window was broken and a cellular phone was stolen. Police took a report.
Suspicious people--May 23, 10:04 a.m. on University Avenue. Two men were harassing a delivery truck driver. Police sent them on their way.
Reckless driving--May 24, 11:49 on Bruce Court. A caller reported an ongoing problem with neighbors who leave their driveway recklessly and speed up and down the street. Police contacted and counseled the speeders.
Driving under the influence--May 24, 2:48 p.m. at Blossom Hill Road and Atwood Court. Police arrived at the site of a non-injury accident at the side of the road and arrested a man for DUI.
Burglary--May 24, 3:19 p.m. on Los Gatos Boulevard. A TV, VCR and other items were stolen from a house. The caller noticed a window had been broken sometime during the night. Police took a report.
Juvenile disturbance--May 24, 4:02 p.m. on Union Avenue. Several juveniles were throwing balloons filled with water and soda. Police counseled them.
Suspicious people--May 25, 1:23 p.m. on N. Santa Cruz Avenue. Two men were seen drinking and sleeping in the back lot of a supermarket. Police sent them on their way.
Grand theft--May 27, 8:05 on Pinta Court. When no parents were home, the caller's daughter had friends over who stole a computer and other items. Police took a report.
Possible prowler--May 28, 2:43 a.m. on Terreno de Flores Lane. The caller heard noises that sounded like someone was trying to open her door. Police checked the area and determined the sound was probably wind blowing the door's screen.
Vehicle accident, property damage--May 28, 9:53 a.m. on Los Gatos Boulevard. Police took a report at the site of a collision between a truck and a car.
Motorist assist--May 28, 3:12 p.m. on Los Gatos Boulevard. Police helped push a disabled vehicle from the roadway.
Auto burglary--May 29, 8:19 a.m. on Mulberry Drive. A cellular phone and camera were stolen overnight from a locked car. Police took a report.
Malicious mischief--May 29, 9:56 a.m. on Capri Drive. Someone poured oil into the caller's van, which caused damage. Police took a report.
Alarm/citizen assist--May 30, 12:57 a.m. on Kensington Way. The caller's alarm went off. Since it does not usually go off, he wanted police to check the house with him. An officer checked the premises, walked through the house and found nothing suspicious.
This article appeared in the Los Gatos Weekly-Times, June 5, 1996.
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