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Crime & Safety

Do You Know This Suspected Package-Stealing Grinch?

Caught on home video surveillance, the woman appears to be swiping a parcel from the front of a Mountain View home.

This just in from the Mountain View Police Department:

As we reported earlier this week, Holiday Grinches have been targeting packages in an attempt to steal a bit of joy out of this merry time of year.
 
But thanks to a Mountain View citizen who recently captured some images via their security cameras of a suspected package thief and vehicle. 

If you have any information about either the suspect seen in these images or the vehicle, please call us at 650-903-6344 and reference case number 13-7048.

  • Holiday Grinches may travel in pairs or packs, but you live in a neighborhood with more eyes and ears. Talk to your neighbors about keeping an eye out for unusual activity.
  • “See something, say something.” Report any suspicious activity right away by calling our non-emergency number at 650-903-6395.
  • If you have the ability to take a photo or quick video, this will also help us to better identify possible suspects. You can send these to us at police@mountainview.goe and reference your case number if you have one.
  • Write down descriptions of suspicious individuals and/or vehicles, like clothing, vehicle make and model, as well as license plate.
  • You can send us an anonymous text at 274637. Be sure to include “mvtips” in the body of your message.
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