High-speed chase
The driver of a black Dodge Charger led police on a high-speed chase from San Martin north to Morgan Hill, ending when the suspect crashed the vehicle on Barrett Avenue near San Pedro Avenue. The chase reached speeds faster than 100mph, and officers placed spikes in the roadway at one intersection in an attempt to stop him. The driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI. The chase started about midnight Feb. 24 on Llagas Avenue in San Martin.
Auto burglary
Someone broke into a white Cadillac parked on the 18500 block of Butterfield Boulevard. Stolen from the vehicle were an FM transmitter and a CD case that contained a number of DVDs. The crime was reported 3:03pm Feb. 27.
A thief or thieves broke into a white Chevrolet van overnight on Hale Avenue. The break-in was reported 7:46am Feb. 28.
Someone smashed the window of a white 2017 Honda Pilot, and stole a baby carrier from the vehicle. The vehicle was parked on Oak View Circle. The crime was reported 8:21am Feb. 28.
A thief or thieves smashed a window on a rented Chevrolet Tahoe parked at Holiday Inn Express, 17035 Condit Road, and rummaged through the vehicle. Two backpacks were sitting on the ground outside the damaged vehicle when the crime was reported 2:31pm Feb. 23.
Grand theft
Someone stole an Apple computer and the victim, a San Jose resident, tracked the device to a home on Sword Dancer Court. The homeowner returned the computer to the owner after police contacted him. The homeowner told police his son, a drug addict, stole the computer. The theft was reported 9:04pm Feb. 27.
A thief or thieves stole two bicycles worth about $2,000 from the back of the victim’s vehicle, which was parked at The Residence Inn, 18620 Madrone Parkway. The crime was reported 9:29am Feb. 24.
Stolen vehicle
A thief or thieves stole a white 1990 Acura Integra from a parking spot on Larkspur Place. The theft was reported 10:12am Feb. 28.
Someone stole a white 2005 Chevrolet Astro van from the 200 block of Burnett Avenue. The vehicle was recovered in San Jose, missing its front license plate. The theft was reported 1:25pm Feb. 23.
Burglary
Someone tried to steal a hydraulic construction lift from a commercial construction site at East Third Street and Monterey Road in downtown Morgan Hill. An officer saw the suspect trying to steal the equipment, but the suspect fled the area on foot. The burglar was able to partially remove the lift from the construction site before police began to pursue him. The crime was reported 2:19am Feb. 24.
A burglar or burglars broke into a home on Ponderosa Court while the residents were not present. Police reports did not specify if anything was stolen from the home. The crime was reported 6:19pm Feb. 28.
Petty theft
Someone attempted to steal health and beauty supplies from Wal-mart, 170 Cochrane Plaza. The subject was admonished by police for trespassing. The crime was reported 11:38pm Feb. 28.
A thief stole two DeWalt power tool products, together worth about $600, from The Home Depot, 860 E. Dunne Ave. The crime was reported 11:22am March 1.
Vandalism
A vandal or vandals used a crowbar to damage a city water valve on the 16500 block of Railroad Avenue. The valve was also spray-painted with graffiti. The crime was reported 12:50pm Feb. 23.
Theft
Someone stole donated items from outside the Goodwill trailer in the Safeway parking lot, 840 E. Dunne Ave. The male suspect was cited and released. The crime was reported 5:55pm Feb. 22.
All subjects are innocent until proven guilty. Information is compiled from public records.
