Crime blotter

Animal control
A resident of the 200 block of Burnett Avenue told police her dogs were bitten by a neighbor’s dogs. She was bitten on the back of her leg. The victim’s dogs were also bitten. The incident was reported 7:13pm April 11.
Stolen vehicle
A 1993 Honda Accord, previously reported stolen, was recovered in the area of Cory Drive and San Luis Way. The vehicle was recovered 4:03pm April 13.
Someone stole a 2008 Honda Accord from the 17500 block of Monterey Road. The theft was reported 2:49am April 14.
A thief or thieves stole a dark blue 2004 Chevrolet Suburban from the parking lot of Trinity Bible Church, 16100 Caputo Drive. The theft was reported 11:45pm April 16.
A green Honda Civic, previously reported stolen, was recovered on the 16700 block of Barnell Avenue. A witness reported the vehicle was unlocked, and when he looked inside he saw an open bottle of alcohol. Morgan Hill Police impounded the vehicle for evidence. The vehicle was recovered 3:07pm April 12. 
A thief or thieves stole a gray 2001 Dodge Durango from the Friendly Inn, 17666 Crest Ave. The theft was reported 8:36am April 18.
Fraud
A resident of Serene Drive received a phone call from someone claiming to be a police officer in Utah, and requesting $8,000 to bail his granddaughter out of jail. The victim sent the money to the suspect. The fraud was reported 12:42pm April 16.
Trespassing
Three adult males climbed over the fence to use the city skater park, 171 West Edmundson Ave., when the park was closed due to rain. The incident was reported 3:48pm April 16.
Burglary
A suspect was seen trying to break into vehicles in the parking lot in front of TJ Maxx, 401 Vineyard Town Center Way. The suspect also tried to steal a bicycle from a nearby bike shop, but the store owner chased him down and recovered the bike. The crime was reported 3:13pm April 12.
Person down
A man injured his face after he fell from a bus stop bench at the VTA parking lot at 17395 Butterfield Boulevard. A witness reported the man was lying unconscious on the ground near the bus stop, covered in blood and surrounded by empty bottles of vodka. The man was transported to the hospital. The injury was reported 4:20pm April 17.
Gas leak
Authorities evacuated P.A. Walsh Elementary School, 353 West Main Ave., due to a gas leak inside a classroom. The gas leak was reported 8:30am April 18, and the gas was shut off by 8:45am. The children were evacuated to the school’s playground area while authorities responded. No injuries were reported.
All subjects are innocent until proven guilty. Information is compiled from public records.

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