Los Gatos is about 4 miles southeast of Saratoga.
Los Gatos police recorded a wide range of incidents between June 21 and June 27, including property crimes, public disturbances, and traffic collisions. The logs highlight ongoing issues with marijuana cultivation, thefts, and interactions involving homeless individuals and juveniles.
On June 21, reports included a man pacing near Blossom Hill Road and Cherry Blossom Lane early in the morning, and a collision between e-bikes and a vehicle on Winchester Boulevard that resulted in no injuries. Later that evening, a caller at Safeway on North Santa Cruz Avenue reported being followed by a man who claimed to be God.
The following day, June 22, saw multiple reports of suspicious activity. Someone was seen walking around a residence on More Avenue, and bright graffiti appeared on University Avenue. At CVS Pharmacy on Blossom Hill Road, an individual was observed smoking marijuana inside a vehicle filled with plants. In a separate incident at the same CVS location on June 23, a subject was reported watering marijuana plants outside his car.
Theft was a recurring theme. On June 22, a person posing as a patient entered a business on East Main Street, rummaged through a desk and purse, and stole cash and credit cards, which were subsequently used at other stores. On June 23, an iPad and personal care items worth $470 were stolen from Safeway on North Santa Cruz Avenue. Additionally, a caller reported losing a phone and two credit cards at The Cats Restaurant on Santa Cruz Los Gatos Highway on June 23, though the loss was reported on June 24. A vehicle was also keyed on Shelburne Way on June 22, with the report filed on June 24.