Fraud
A victim told police he was approached by a man outside Bank of America, 101 Vineyard Town Center, who asked him to cash a $650 check for him. The customer cashed the check and gave the man the cash. The bank later notified the victim that the check was fraudulent. The fraud was reported 5:35 p.m. Nov. 4.
Animal control
A dog’s owner reported her pet was bitten by another dog at the Morgan Hill Dog Park, 225 West Edmundson Ave. The victim dog didn’t suffer any major visible injuries, but the owner planned to take the canine to the vet later for a wellness check. The incident was reported 8:09 a.m. Nov. 5.
Stolen vehicle
Someone stole a dark gray 1998 pickup from an area in Morgan Hill. The theft was reported 11:57 a.m. Nov 5.
A thief or thieves stole a black 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche from a location in Morgan Hill. The vehicle was later recovered in the City of Oakland. The theft was reported 7:07 p.m. Oct. 30.
Petty theft
A man tried to pay for items at Goodwill, 17630 Monterey Road, with a fake $100 bill. His girlfriend left the store with other merchandise without paying for it. The thieves left in a red Dodge Ram truck. The crime was reported at 11:59 a.m. Nov. 5.
Burglary
A thief or thieves burglarized a home on Mission Avenida while the adult residents went to pick up their children from school. The home’s rear door was open and the residence was ransacked. Stolen were jewelry and other items. The crime was reported 3:08 p.m. Oct. 28.
Someone broke into a home on Bradford Way while the homeowners were out of town. The thief or thieves entered the home through an unlocked back door. The burglary was reported 5:25 p.m. Oct. 28.
A thief or thieves burglarized a home on Venetian Way. The burglar or burglars gained access to the home through an unlocked window. The crime was reported 2:12 p.m. Oct. 31.
Suspicious person
A witness called in a sighting of a Salinas man wanted on two warrants and on suspicion of stabbing someone. The suspect was seen in the area of Mountain Mike’s Pizza at Tennant Station. Police arrived and confirmed the suspect was the wanted man, and arrested him. The incident was reported 2:53 p.m. Oct. 29.
All subjects are innocent until proven guilty. Information is compiled from public records.
