The Police Blotter highlights a partial list of incidents in the city and is distributed on a weekly basis. The Blotter provides the date, time, approximate location, a narrative summary of the incident, case number and the most serious arrest charge.
Meanwhile, the Arrest Log provides a timely, chronological summary of all the arrests made by the Santa Clara Police Department. It includes the name of the suspect(s), date of birth, city in which they reside, arrest date, time, location, case number as well as all the charge(s) associated with the arrest. This information, located on the Santa Clara Police Department’s home page (www.scpd.org), is updated daily and serves as the most comprehensive list of arrests made.
Sunday, June 14, 2020
Fraud
Location: 3200 Block of Mission College Boulevard
A seller had a gold necklace listed for sale on an online app. An interested party and the seller agreed to meet on the 3200 block of Mission College Boulevard for the transaction. An unknown male subject, accompanied by a female subject, purchased the necklace for $1,000, via 10 $100 bills.
When the seller went to make a purchase at a nearby business, the seller was notified by the cashier that the bill was fake. The victim contacted the Police Department to file a report about the fraudulent transaction. Both suspects are outstanding.
Time: 2107
Case Number: 20-614139
Monday, June 15, 2020
Commercial Burglary
Location: 3400 Block of Brookdale Drive
A member of 4-H arrived at the barn located on the 3400 block of Brookdale Drive to find the animals roaming lose throughout the gated property.
Through investigation, it was determined an unknown subject(s) caused approximately $3,000 in damage to the west fence/gate to access the property. Once inside, the subject(s) caused additional damage estimated at $565 to repair and stole a pair of hay hooks, a hoof brush, hoof trimmers and a box of tour supplies.
The animals appeared to be in good health. The subject(s) remain at large.
Time: 0714
Case Number: 20-615041
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Prowler
Location: 1700 Block of Halford Avenue
A subject was inside a residence on the 1700 block of Halford Avenue when a male subject was observed on the patio. The subject had entered an unlocked gate and was staring into the residence.
The subject fled the area once the resident noticed him. The subject was not located.
Time: 2310
Case Number: 20-616191
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Grand Theft
Location: 2400 Block of Homestead Road
Between 6/16/20 at approximately 1600 hours and 6/17/20 at approximately 1727 hours, an unknown subject(s) stole a construction trailer. The trailer was secured behind a locked fence to the rear of a church on the 2400 block of Homestead Road.
The trailer, valued at $25,000, had approximately $20,000 of construction equipment inside. The subject(s) remain at large.
Time: 1727
Case Number: 20-617103
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Petty Theft
Location: 2000 Block of Scott Boulevard
An unknown male subject entered a business on the 2000 block of Scott Boulevard, walked into the back office, placed an iPad under his shirt and exited the store. The iPad was valued at approximately $349.
Unfortunately, there was over an hour delay from the time of the incident to the call for service to Public Safety Dispatchers. The subject is outstanding.
Time: 1241
Case Number: 20-618073
Friday, June 19, 2020
Vandalism
Location: 800 Block of Bellomy Street
An officer responded to the 800 block of Bellomy Street on the report of a rental property that had been broken into and vandalized numerous times in the last week.
On 6/16/20 at approximately 0230 hours, an unknown subject(s) entered the garage and pulled part of the electrical breaker box off the garage wall. Later on 6/16/20, between 1700 – 1900 hours, a window was suddenly shattered. On 6/17/20, an unknown subject tampered with an irrigation control box. On 6/17/20 at approximately 0430 hours, an unknown subject threw a brick through a sliding glass door. The brick shattered the glass on the door and landed inside the home.
The total damage for these incidents is estimated at $1,700. The property owner contacted the Police Department on 6/19/20 to request a police report for insurance purposes.
Time: 1450
Case Number: 20-619073
Saturday, June 20, 2020
Petty Theft
Location: 1900 Block of El Camino Real
A victim parked a bicycle in front of a business on the 1900 block of El Camino Real. The bicycle was not locked and parked for approximately five minutes.
An unknown subject(s) stole the victim’s bicycle. The bicycle was valued at approximately $200. The subject is outstanding.
Time: 1348
Case Number: 20-620095
During these challenging times, if you find yourself in a troubling situation, the Santa Clara Police Department encourages you to utilize the following community resources:
- Disaster Distress Helpline, 800-985-5990
- Domestic Violence Crisis Line, 800-799-7233
- Emergency, 9-1-1
- National Alliance on Mental Illness, 800-950-6264 or text 741741
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline, 800-273-8255
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 800-662-4357
- Veteran’s Crisis Line, 800-273-8255
For accurate Coronavirus information:
- Coronavirus Local News and Resources – SantaClaraCA.gov/CoronavirusUpdates
- FEMA Coronavirus Myths and Facts – https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus-rumor-control
- FEMA Coronavirus News, Fact Sheets, FAQ and Ways to Help – https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus