May 8
Theft by false pretense: Someone contacted a Saratoga resident, claiming to be a member of the Federal Trade Commission. The suspect convinced the victim that they would be assisting with the investigation of a perpetrator, but needed $6,000 worth of Lululemon gift cards to conduct the investigation. The suspect convinced the victim to purchase the gift cards and provide the card numbers.
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May 9
Identity theft, theft by access card: Between May 3 and May 9, someone used a Saratoga resident’s personal identifying information to make three purchases on the internet for a total loss of about $527.09.
May 17
Recovered stolen vehicle: At 5:45 a.m., deputies recovered a vehicle, previously stolen from Milpitas, at the intersection of Big Basin Way and Tollgate Road.
DUI: At 9:57 p.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 18000 block of Cox Avenue on the report of someone driving a vehicle while intoxicated. Deputies arrived in the area and located the vehicle and the driver. An investigation resulted in the arrest of the driver for driving under the influence of alcohol. The suspect was booked into main jail.
Identity theft: Between May 16 and May 17, someone used a Saratoga resident’s personal identifying information to open new cellular telephone lines at Xfinity and new checking accounts at Wells Fargo Bank, all under the victim’s existing accounts.