In an unexpected development last month, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office reports that Kawahara Nursery in unincorporated Gilroy fell victim to a plant heist, stripping the nursery of over 100 Calibrachoa plants. The stolen flora, valued at several thousand dollars, weren’t just any plants; they were a popular species often featured in vibrant hanging baskets and known for their profusion of bright flowers.
According to a social media post by the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, a diligent employee and an unwitting homeowner aided in the recovery of 37 of these purloined plants…