Accident--Nov. 14, 12:16 p.m. at Royce Street and University Avenue. Police took a report at the site of a collision between a van and a car and called for a tow truck.
Suspicious people--Nov. 14, 5:47 p.m. at Hershner and Barbara drives. A man and two women were selling cleaning items and refused to leave unless residents bought something. They were gone when police arrived.
Suspicious person--Nov. 15, 12:13 p.m. on N. Santa Cruz Avenue. After cutting a customer's hair, a stylist was disconcerted upon noticing the man appeared sexually aroused. Police gave advice.
Malicious mischief--Nov. 15, 8:04 p.m. on Johnson Avenue. A car parked in front of the caller's house had its rear window smashed by a pumpkin. Police took a report.
Driving under the influence--Nov. 15, 10:49 p.m. Following a traffic stop, police arrested a woman for DUI.
Information--Nov. 16, 1:30 p.m. on Lynn Avenue. A caller said approximately 50 people would be attending a surprise party later that evening, and he wanted police to be aware of it.
Citizen assist--Nov. 16, 10:17 p.m. on Victory Lane. A bathroom was flooding because of a malfunctioning toilet. Police transferred the call to the Central Fire District.
Disturbance--Nov. 16, 10:19 p.m. on Tait Avenue. A caller complained of loud music nearby. Police contacted the person responsible, who turned off the music.
Grand theft--Nov. 17, 10:30 a.m. on N. Santa Cruz Avenue. Someone stole a piece of furniture from the back of a store. Police took a report.
Suspicious package--Nov. 17, 6:01 p.m. on E. Main Street. A small box was resting on top of the doorknob, which the caller needed to move to put her key in the lock. Police checked the package and found nothing amiss.
This article appeared in the Los Gatos Weekly-Times, November 27, 1996.
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