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Uploaded: Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 9:47 AM
Los Altos police arrest two for June burglary
Stolen credits cards used for $30,000 in purchases, car rental
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by Eric Van Susteren
Mountain View Voice Staff
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| Los Altos police announced they have arrested two people for a June 23 burglary in Los Altos Hills in which burglars stole a car and credit cards, which were later used to purchase $30,000 in goods, including a rental car.
Tanya Espinoza, 36, and Kevin Ortiz, 31, allegedly gained entry to the home in the 1900 block of Colleen Drive through an attached garage, according to a police press release.
Police stated the stolen credit cards were used in fraudulent purchases across the Bay Area and Southern California.
The rental agency later filed a stolen vehicle report, and San Jose police later recovered the vehicle.
After getting warrants for several locations, police arrested the two San Jose residents -- Espinoza on July 17 and Ortiz on July 23.
Espinoza was charged with burglary, identity theft, fraudulent use of an access card and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released on her own recognizance after being booked in Santa Clara County Main Jail with a bail of $56,000.
Ortiz was charged with possession of stolen property, identity theft, forgery, fraudulent use of an access card and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released on a bail of $66,000 after being booked in the jail.
Police stated they have not ruled out the possibility of additional suspects.Are you receiving Express, our free daily e-mail edition? See a sample and sign-up for Express.
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Posted by Steve, a resident of the Sylvan Park neighborhood, on Sep 4, 2012 at 3:44 pm Kudos to the Los Altos PD an SJPD on the arrests, but need more information from the 'Voice', please. Was Espinoza released on bail? or on her own recognizance? If she was released on 'O.R.', please tell us who the judge was, so we might note that for election time. Also quite worthwhile to follow this story as it procedes through court.
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Posted by Mark, a resident of another community, on Sep 4, 2012 at 4:34 pm Probably the biggest bust in LAPD history. The last time I had a run-in with them, I heard a "pop" as something hit my car at Grant & Fremont. Driving back later that night I see 6 kids sitting on the ground, hands zip-tied behind them. The officer said they were being booked on "projectiles impacting vehicles." I asked him "what projectiles?" "Hard bread rolls" and he emphasized "hard."
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Posted by Old Ben, a resident of the Shoreline West neighborhood, on Sep 11, 2012 at 9:17 am I'll second that request for the name of the judge that released Espinoza on O.R..
Elections are near, and I vote.
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