Petty theft
Someone stole alcohol, makeup and hair dye from Wal-mart, 170 Cochrane Plaza, according to police. The theft was reported 5:16 p.m. April 10.
Two thieves stole tools, flashlights and gloves from Home Depot, 860 E. Dunne Ave., according to police reports. The suspects were allegedly driving a light-colored pickup with Nevada plates and a dirt bike in the back. The crime was reported 9:45 p.m. April 14.
Vandalism
Up to five teenagers were seen breaking up a concrete creek culvert in the area of Vineyard Boulevard and La Crosse Drive in order to dig up dirt to make bicycle jumps, according to police reports. The subjects were contacted by police and advised not to dig on city property. The vandalism was reported 2:15 p.m. April 11.
Auto burglary
A thief or thieves broke into a white Ford Excursion and stole a stereo, according to police. The theft was reported 6:26 p.m. April 11.
Someone broke into a city utility trailer some time before 8:07 a.m. April 13, according to police reports.
Robbery
A male victim was transported to a nearby hospital with facial injuries he suffered during a robbery in the area of Spring Avenue in Morgan Hill, according to police. The crime was reported about 9:07 p.m. April 11, when the victim knocked on a neighbor’s door, bleeding from his face, to report the incident. The victim’s phone and wallet were stolen during the robbery. On follow-up from the hospital, police were notified the victim suffered a broken nose and orbital bone. No suspects have been identified.
Stolen vehicle
Someone stole a 1999 purple Acura Integra four-door from The Willows apartment homes on the zero block of West Edmundson Avenue, police reported. The theft was reported 8:20 a.m. April 13.
A white 1984 Chevrolet S10 pickup was stolen from the area of Peet and Cochrane roads, according to police reports. The crime was reported 9:50 a.m. April 17.
Burglary
Someone broke into a home in Morgan Hill and stole a gun safe, which contained two guns and ammunition, according to police. The burglar or burglars gained entry through the home’s pet door. The crime was reported 5:58 p.m. April 14.
Smoking violation
A resident of an unidentified location in Morgan Hill reported his neighbor was smoking tobacco less than 25 feet away from his residence, police reports said. Smoke was entering the neighbor’s residence at the time of the call, which was about 8:45 p.m. April 15.
