Burglars steal key fob, plastic bins and silk rugs from Saratoga residence

Oct. 22

DUI, Suspended license: At 11:53 p.m., deputies stopped a motorist at Saratoga Avenue and Kosich Drive for a traffic violation. An investigation revealed the motorist was driving under the influence of alcohol, with a suspended license. The suspect was arrested and booked into main jail.

Oct. 23

Petty theft and theft by credit card: Someone entered an unlocked vehicle at the Saratoga Country Club and stole $300 in cash and credit cards. They then used the credit cards to make fraudulent purchases totaling approximately $5,020.

Oct. 24

False crime report: At 1:12 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a hit-and-run collision at Sea Gull Way and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. An investigation revealed the motorist knowingly provided a false statement and collision report. The motorist was cited and released.

Oct. 25

Residential burglary: Between Oct. 23 and Oct. 25, someone entered an uninhabited residence in the 19000 block of Cox Avenue by forcing a rear door open. The house was searched, but nothing was reported stolen.

Oct. 26

Residential burglary and vehicle theft: Between Oct. 23 and Oct. 26, someone entered a residence in the 18000 block of Vessing Court through an unlocked front door and stole a key fob, plastic bins and silk rugs for a loss valued at approximately $7,820. They used the key fob to steal a vehicle valued at about $25,000 from the driveway.