Morgan Hill Police are looking for more victims of mail theft
after two residents were arrested on suspicion of possessing stolen
property, including checks and other mail from West Edmundson
Avenue, police said.
Morgan Hill Police are looking for more victims of mail theft after two residents were arrested on suspicion of possessing stolen property, including checks and other mail from West Edmundson Avenue, police said.
Mario Canas, 46, and Evelyn Ortiz, 50, both of Morgan Hill, were arrested Dec. 26 at the Executive Inn at 16505 Condit Road, where they were living, Sgt. Jerry Neumayer said.
Officer Demetrick Caballero approached Canas, who was standing outside the Executive Inn about 5 p.m. that night. Neumayer said Caballero thought Canas looked suspicious. Canas was under the influence of methamphetamine, was on probation and had a no-bail warrant for possessing and receiving stolen property.
Canas and other officers went into the room Canas shared with Ortiz. She was in the room and also under the influence of meth.
Officers found four meth pipes and many checks belonging to other people in their room. Both Canas and Ortiz were arrested for possession of stolen property, being under the influence of a controlled substance and for possession of drug paraphernalia. Canas was also arrested on his no-bail warrant, which stemmed from charges of theft and possession of stolen property.
Both were taken to Santa Clara County Jail.
Police have confirmed two of the victims, both Morgan Hill residents. There are at least six other possible victims, Neumayer said.
If anyone believes their mail was stolen within the last two weeks, contact Morgan Hill Detective Ken Howard at 779-2101.
