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.
Based on the mandatory orders from Santa Clara County Public Health, the City of Santa Clara has implemented many service level changes, limited to essential services. Since the preparation and distribution of a Police Blotter is not an essential service, it will be produced as resources are available.
Sunday, January 31, 2021
Petty Theft
Location: 1600 Block of Coleman Avenue
Public Safety Dispatchers received a call regarding a shoplifting in progress at a business on the 1600 block of Coleman Avenue. A reporting party observed three subjects (two male and one female) opening merchandise and concealing the items inside the store.
Responding officers detained all three subjects as they exited the store. A Records check revealed one of the male subject’s had a misdemeanor warrant. Approximately $249.91 in items were recovered. The subjects were arrested and released from the scene.
Time: 1346
Case Number: 21-131086
Monday, February 1, 2021
Stolen Vehicle
Location: 1100 Block of Martin Avenue
The victim last saw the business vehicle at approximately 1700 hours on 1/29/21 on the 1100 block of Martin Avenue. On 2/1/21, at approximately 0936 hours the vehicle was reported stolen.
The subject(s) are unknown and at large.
Time: 0936
Case Number: 21-201045
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Felony Embezzlement
Location: 2800 Block of Kifer Road
An employee of a business on the 2800 block of Kifer Road was under internal investigation for embezzlement when the employee unexpectedly resigned.
The company’s loss prevention staff determined the employee had marked down prices significantly for a particular customer. The customer in return, paid the former employee with $500 in cash on the side. The total loss to the company is estimated at $5,139.
Time: 1000
Case Number: 21-202053
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Theft
Location: 2100 Block of Newhall Street
An unknown subject(s) opened a mail pedestal on the 2100 block of Newhall Street with a key and stole the contents. The value of the stolen items is unknown, and the subject is at large.
Time: 1025
Case Number: 21-203089
Vandalism
Location: 2800 Block of Augustine Drive
Public Safety Dispatchers received a call for service regarding a prior vandalism on the 2800 block of Augustine Drive.
An unidentified subject(s) broke the rear, driver’s side window of the victim’s vehicle during an apparent theft attempt. The subject(s) did not take anything and is at large. The cost to replace the window is estimated at $250.
Time: 1730
Case Number: 21-203178
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Missing Person
Location: 700 Block of Lawrence Expressway
At approximately 1300 hours, the daughter of Mr. Do picked up a prescription and received an injection before placing her father on a bench in front of Kaiser Hospital while she went to get the car. When she returned at approximately 1315 hours, Mr. Do was missing.
A Kaiser staff member called Public Safety Dispatchers at approximately 1434 hours. Mr. Do was determined to be a high-risk 99-year-old gentleman with Alzheimer’s.
Mr. Do was tracked on video surveillance camera to the northwest corner of the Kaiser campus and was last seen walking towards Homestead Road. Multiple police units responded to the area. A Trak Flyer was released to surrounding law enforcement agencies. The Santa Clara County Sheriff Department Air Unit searched the area to no avail. This case eventually met the criteria established by the California Highway Patrol to issue a Silver Alert and a Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue tracking dog was deployed.
Mr. Do was located by a member of the public on the 3700 block of El Camino Real at approximately 2016 hours. The Santa Clara Fire Department was deployed to conduct a health evaluation and Mr. Do was reunited with his family.
Time: 1434
Case Number: 21-204125
Friday, February 5, 2021
Commercial Burglary
Location: 1900 Block of Lafayette Street
A victim discovered a storage unit on the 1900 block of Lafayette Street had been broken into. Approximately $4,000 in property was stolen by an unknown subject.
The incident could have occurred anytime over the last three months and there is no subject information.
Time: 1030
Case Number: 21-205061
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Loud Party
Location: 600 Block of Lafayette Street
Public Safety Dispatchers received a call for service regarding approximately 15 individuals gathered outside with amplified music on the 600 block of Lafayette Street playing “beer pong.” Minors were not in possession of alcohol and the residents were cooperative on police contact. A warning was issued.
Time: 1413
Case Number: 21-206080
NOTE: From September 1, 2020 through February 4, 2021, the Police Department has issued 59 special response notices, resulting in 40 administrative citations totaling $16,950 in fines to property owners and/or property managers.
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
