In what began as a routine stop on the evening of July 21, deputies from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a suspect whose actions may have otherwise gone unnoticed in the dimly lit streets of Cupertino. The arrest followed a bicycle stop involving 32-year-old Tyler Jones, initially pulled over for riding without a light.
According to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, Jones expressed concern that Safeway employees may have reported him for theft during the stop. Subsequent investigation confirmed those suspicions. A search of Jones’s belongings revealed a collection of stolen goods, including 21 bottles of probiotics, various dental care items, and medications. The total estimated value of the recovered merchandise is approximately $1,500. Authorities report that Jones admitted he intended to resell the items in San Francisco.
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