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Menlo Park police officers arrested a Sunnyvale man and recovered stolen property connected to several auto burglaries, the department announced Monday, Nov. 9.
Victims of two vehicle recent break-ins at an apartment complex on Haven Avenue in Menlo Park reported that designer sunglasses, electronic accessories, cash and other items valued at more than $1,500 were stolen, police said in a press release. Officers investigating the burglaries identified a suspect vehicle believed to be involved in both crimes, as well as connected to a separate auto burglary in July.
Shortly after the reports were taken, a Flock Safety alert identified the suspect vehicle in the area of Bell Street and University Avenue in East Palo Alto, according to police. A search of the vehicle turned up stolen property connected to the burglaries, as well as suspected drugs, the press release said. Officers also determined the driver matched the suspect captured in surveillance footage from the auto burglary investigations.
The suspect, a 46-year-old resident of Sunnyvale, was booked into jail on charges related to the auto burglaries, possession of stolen property and drug-related offenses.
In the press release, Menlo Park police touted the use of technology, including a Flock Safety alert that located the suspect vehicle. Earlier this year, Menlo Park tightened up its controls governing the use of data from the surveillance system’s network of 35 cameras in the city.
“This case highlights the proactive work of patrol officers and the value of technology in supporting criminal investigations,” police said.
The investigation is ongoing, including follow-up related to the suspect’s possible connection to a July auto burglary, according to the police.
Editor’s note: It is The Almanac’s policy to withhold the names of those arrested for most crimes until the District Attorney’s Office has determined that there is sufficient evidence to file charges in the case.
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