DATE: December 6, 2019
LOCATION: 2000-Block of Yosemite Drive
CASE #: 19-351-042
SUSPECT: 17 year-old male, Milpitas resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE: 2005 Toyota Avalon, 4-door, Silver
On December 6, 2019, a homeowner on the 2000-block of Yosemite Drive saw a male suspect take a package from his porch. The homeowner chased and confronted the suspect, who gave the package back and then drove away in a 2005 Toyota Avalon. This package theft was initially unreported; but the homeowner posted it on the Ring Neighborhood.
Our Detectives review security camera videos uploaded by users to the Ring Neighborhood and our Detectives contacted the homeowner for additional information. The homeowner was able to provide Detectives with a description of the suspect and partial license plate number for the suspect’s vehicle. Using the partial license plate number, Detectives were able to identify the registered owner of the vehicle and subsequently identify the suspect.
On December 17, 2019, the suspect was contacted and issued a criminal citation for petty theft. Due to the suspect’s age, his name and photograph will not be released.
The Milpitas Police Department would like to remind our residents to consider having packages delivered to their workplace or to the home of a relative/neighbor/friend whom may be home during the delivery time. Online retailers, such as Amazon, allow for packages to be delivered to Amazon Hub Lockers and in addition to allowing their Prime customers to choose, Amazon Day, which allows you to pick delivery on the day you choose. Taking these steps could prevent you from becoming a victim of package theft.
Additionally, residents are encouraged to report suspicious persons and/or vehicles by calling the Milpitas Police Department at 408-586-2400.
If you have any information regarding this investigation, please call the Milpitas Police Department at (408) 586-2400. Additionally, the information can be given anonymously by calling the Crime Tip Hotline at (408) 586-2500 or via the Milpitas Police Department Website at: http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/crimetip
Press Release By: Lieutenant John Torrez #209
Date and Time: December 18, 2019; 3:20 P.M.
