Stolen vehicle
Someone stole a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche from a parking spot on Ringel Drive in Morgan Hill. The theft was reported 2:43 a.m. Nov. 21. The vehicle was later found in Oakland.
A thief or thieves stole a red 2001 Chevrolet Silverado pickup from the Cochrane Plaza shopping center on Cochrane Road. The theft was reported 5:28 p.m. Nov. 18.
Someone stole a silver 1997 Acura Integra from a parking spot on Madrone Parkway. The theft was reported 12:58 p.m. Nov. 20.
Petty theft
Two men and a woman ran away from a Wal-mart security officer who confronted them about shoplifting at the store located at 170 Cochrane Plaza. The thieves attempted to steal perfume and beer. Police caught up to the three suspects, who were staying in an RV parked in the area, and verbally warned them not to go to the store again. The theft was reported 6:03 p.m. Nov. 21.
A man stole several DVDs from Safeway grocery store, 840 E. Dunne Ave. the man ran away from the store on foot when an employee confronted him about the theft. The stolen items were later recovered. The theft was reported 2:10 p.m. Nov. 20.
Someone stole a woman’s wallet from her purse while she was shopping at Trader Joe’s, 17035 Laurel Road. The woman, a Gilroy resident, said she subsequently saw unauthorized charges on her credit cards. The crime was reported 6:58 p.m. Nov. 15.
A woman tried to steal oil and other items from O’Reilly Auto Parts, 16060 Monterey Road. An employee confronted the woman as she waited for a bus at the nearby bus stop, and the thief returned the oil but not the other items, which were concealed in her pockets. The theft was reported 7:02 p.m. Nov. 16.
Defraud innkeeper
Suspects who dined at La Hacienda restaurant, 16825 Condit Road, left without paying a $211 dinner tab. They also stole another customer’s credit card. The suspects left in a small blue Dodge pickup. The theft was reported 8:06 p.m. Nov. 21.
Reckless vehicle
A gray four-door Mazda 6 was speeding and doing donuts in the area of Calle Mazatan and Calle Cabezal. The recklessness was reported 4:53 p.m. Nov. 18.
Vandalism
Someone broke the window of a silver Honda Accord parked outside Ross Dress For Less, 16955 Monterey Road. The crime was reported 12:32 a.m. Nov. 19.
Auto burglary
A thief or thieves were able to open the trunk of a 2013 Nissan Sentra parked on Carriage Drive and enter the vehicle. The crime was reported 7:49 a.m. Nov. 19.
Disturbance
An intoxicated customer at Super Taqueria, 15840 Monterey Road, was ejected from the restaurant after initiating a “civil matter over a burrito” with employees. The man was verbally warned not to return to the restaurant. The incident was reported 9:52 p.m. Nov. 19.
A male customer at KFC, 17050 Laurel Road, was screaming and trying to fight with employees. The man was told by police not to return to the restaurant. The disturbance was reported 7:38 p.m. Nov. 14.
Burglary
A thief or thieves broke into a home in Morgan Hill by breaking a bedroom window. The homeowner had left home for about an hour and returned to find the window broken. The crime was reported 4:09 p.m. Nov. 14.
Suspicious vehicle
A truck that was missing its right front tire was seen running stop signs and committing other traffic violations in the area of Hale and Wright avenues. Morgan Hill police caught up to the driver, who had a warrant from the City of San Jose. The incident was reported 2:26 p.m. Nov. 15.
All subjects are innocent until proven guilty. Information is compiled from public records.
