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Los Altos, CA – On May 9, 2020 Los Altos Police arrested Edgar Lainez-Portillo, 25, of Redwood City, for his suspected involvement in the homicide of Roberto Mario Rivera on May 4, 2020 in the 1000 block of Highland Circle.
 
Lainez-Portillo was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail without bail. Further information will be released when the suspect is arraigned later this week.  Our staff is busy conducting necessary follow-up, and we will not be conducting any interviews at this time.
 
Chief Andy Galea said: “Thankfully, there have been few homicides in Los Altos in its history and it is with a sense of pride and purpose that we announce this arrest less than a week after this tragedy. I am filled with pride at the response of our entire police department, from the initial patrol officers on scene, to the investigators that worked tirelessly to bring the suspect to justice.”
 
The Chief added: “We would like to offer our sympathy to the family and friends of Mr. Rivera.  If there is any assistance that we can provide in the difficult days ahead, please know we will be there to support you.”
 
Chief Galea expressed gratitude to the numerous law enforcement and public safety agencies who made the investigation “a true team effort.” They included the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, the Mountain View Police Department, Palo Alto Police Department, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, San Jose Police Department, and the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.
 
Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Cameron Shearer of the Los Altos Police Department Investigative Services Division at (650) 947-2770. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may call the Los Altos Police Department Tip-Line at (650) 947-2774. Anonymous tips may also be eligible for a cash reward when submitted to Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at svcrimestoppers.org or via the P3TIPS mobile app.
 
If you have any questions about this press release, contact Public Communication Officer Sean Webby of the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office.
 
Created By: Captain Kathryn Krauss 
Date/Time: 05-11-2020 @ 2:30 PM                       

Authorized By: Chief Andy Galea                   
Date/Time: 05-11-2020 @ 3:00 PM