Auto burglary
A thief or thieves broke the window of a black Ford Explorer and stole several backpacks containing iPods, clothing, shoes and other items, according to police reports. The crime was reported 9:48 p.m. June 30 at the Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
Someone smashed the window of a Honda Pilot that was parked behind TJ Maxx, 401 Vineyard Town Center, police reported. The crime was reported 10:10 p.m. June 30.
A thief or thieves smashed the window of a Toyota Prius and stole a briefcase, according to police. The theft was reported 12:24 p.m. July 2.
Petty theft
Someone stole a basket full of groceries and beer from Safeway grocery store, 235 Tennant Station, according to police reports. The crime was reported 11:48 p.m. June 30.
Four female thieves stole more than $700 worth of perfume from Target, 1061 Cochrane Road, on June 30 and July 1, according to police reports. The women allegedly used a “cutting tool” to remove the fragrances from their containers and transfer them into their purses. The crime was reported 6:24 p.m. July 3.
Illegal fireworks
Fireworks were ignited in violation of the city’s municipal code numerous times at several locations throughout town between July 1 and July 4, according to police reports. Locations include Peebles Avenue south of Burnett, Diana Avenue, Sundance Court, the area of Crest Avenue and Grove Court, Spring Avenue and Lone Hill Drive, Via Grande and Main Avenue, Grand Prix Way, Creekside Circle and Dunne Avenue, Aspen Way, Central and McLaughlin avenues, Calle Tierra and Calle Viento, Walnut Grove and San Bernardo Lane, East Dunne Avenue and Tassajara Circle, Native Dancer Drive and Watsonville Road and Peet Road at Cochrane Road.
Water waste
Someone reported water was flowing from an underground pipe that goes to the street from a residence on the 19300 block of Dougherty Avenue, according to police reports. The witness who reported the water waste added that the home’s sprinkler system often turns on at 5 a.m. The incident was reported about 7 a.m. July 2.
Vehicle abatement
A resident of an undisclosed location in Morgan Hill was cited for having three vehicles with expired registration parked on their property, according to police reports. Two of the vehicles’ registrations had expired more than 10 years ago. The incident was reported 10:43 a.m. July 2.
Stolen vehicle
A crème 2009 Volkswagen Beetle was stolen from the area of the Quality Inn, 16525 Condit Road, according to police. The theft was reported about 12 a.m. July 4.
A black 1998 Honda Civic was stolen from an unspecified location in Morgan Hill, according to police reports. And a thief or thieves broke into a red 1990 Honda Accord and stole a toolbox. The crimes were reported about 7 a.m. July 6.
A purple 2000 Honda Civic was stolen from a parking area near the intersection of Cosmo and Del Monte avenues, according to police. The crime was reported about 9 a.m. July 6.
All subjects are innocent until proven guilty. Information is compiled from public records.
