November 21, 2001    Saratoga, California  Since 1955

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    Sheriff's Report

    Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card--Nov. 12, 4:05 p.m. on Myren Drive. The victim said a collection agency sent her a notice letter that said she owed $1,657.94. She said she had only used the account as a calling card and that she hadn't used it in two years.

    Fraudulent Use of Checks--Nov. 10, 3:40 p.m. on Prospect Road. A pastor said that when he received the checks written on the church account, he found that a Brooke Andrade had written two of them to Nordstrom's and Macy's. He contacted the church accountant and found one packet of checks missing. The reporting party believes someone took the packet recently.

    Soliciting Without Permit--Nov. 10, 7:10 p.m. on Lomita Avenue. The officer was dispatched on a report of a suspicious person selling magazines near Komina and Aloha avenues. The officer saw the suspect one block away. The suspect, who wore the described clothing, walked up a driveway and carried a black briefcase. When the officer asked him if he was selling magazines, he said yes. The suspect admitted that he did not have a permit. The officer cited and released him. The sheriff's office held the suspect's orders and checks for evidence and contacted the people who had placed orders.

    Grand Theft--Nov. 9, 9:50 a.m. on Vineyard Lane. The suspect(s) took a $500 gold rope necklace between Oct. 19 and Oct. 21. Possible suspects are construction workers who were finishing work on the victim's home while she was out of town.



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