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Witness call is alleged car burglar's downfall

Original post made on Feb 3, 2017

A timely call by an alert witness led to the arrest of an alleged car burglar within minutes of the crime, Palo Alto police said.

Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, February 3, 2017, 1:02 PM

Comments (3)

Posted by SuperD
a resident of Community Center
on Feb 3, 2017 at 2:35 pm

Thanks to the citizen for alerting police and making this arrest possible!


Posted by Dan
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Feb 3, 2017 at 8:19 pm

Dude stole a car only to drive 2 minutes down the road and get into his own vehicle?

Is that how car theft works these days? The burglar doesn't take it it to a chop shop or whatever, they take it to a busy parking lot for a "hand off"?


Posted by Reading comprehension
a resident of Midtown
on Feb 6, 2017 at 2:12 pm

@ Dan. Go back and read the article again. There is no mention anywhere about a stolen car.

And 7 people "liked" the comment. Back to elementary school for all!


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