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Crime Stoppers is a cooperative effort between the local media, the police departments of Silicon Valley, and a citizen Board of Directors. Once a week an unsolved police case is presented to the public. Citizens are urged to call (408) 947 - STOP if they have information on any other serious crime. Rewards up to $1,000 are offered for information leading to an arrest.

This program allows citizens with information about serious crime to report it without giving their name. Tips resulting in an arrest of suspects entitle the caller (identified by a code number given to them) to a cash reward. Unsolved cases are highlighted in weekly TV, radio and newspaper accounts. Tax deductible donations to San Jose Crime Stoppers are applied to the reward fund. To donate to Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers, click here.

To learn more about Crime Stoppers and to see an example of the outreach performed by Board Members, click here to see a presentation given by Board President Jim Cogan and Board Secretary Ken Kelly to the League of California Cities.

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TYPE OF CRIME: Homicide

San Jose, CA -  On July 15, 2007 at approximately 12:45 a.m., a homicide occurred in the area of Jamaica and Waverly in East San Jose, California. The suspect approached a group of subjects in front of a residence on Jamaica. The suspect and victim got into a verbal exchange and the suspect then shot the victim. The suspect fled on foot south on Jamaica towards Waverly. 

The suspect is described as a Hispanic, male, 21-23 years of age, 5’-9”, with medium build, a light complexion, hazel or green eyes, and a mustache. The suspect was wearing a black crew neck long sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and a plain black baseball cap. 

If you have any information about this crime or any other crime, please call the Crime Stoppers tip line at (408) 947-STOP (7867), submit an e-mail tip to www.tipsubmit.com. Your call will remain anonymous and rewards up to $1,000 are given if your tip leads to an arrest. You can also call the San Jose Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (408) 277-5283 to report any information about this crime.

TYPE OF CRIME: Residential Burglaries

Santa Clara County, CA - Over several months, a number of burglaries have occurred throughout Santa Clara County, including western and southern San Jose. The San Jose Police Department Burglary Unit is investigating several reports of suspects impersonating Water District employees, who contact senior citizens at their homes. The suspects say they are with the Water District, doing work in the area due to problems with the water lines.

The suspect says he needs to test the water. Typically, the suspect will ask the victim to perform some task in one part of the house or yard while the suspect or a partner goes to other parts of the house and burglarizes the home. The suspect(s) leaves the residence after taking money, jewelry, passports, guns, or other small items.

Citizens should not allow any unscheduled visitor, repairman or “company employee” of any type into their homes. We recommend citizens call “9-1-1” immediately for any suspicious person, vehicle or activity in your neighborhood.

Suspect(s) Description: Several suspects appear to be committing the burglaries. They are usually men, 30-35 years old, 5’-10” to 6’ tall, short brown hair, facial hair with olive complexions. On occasion, the suspects wear orange work vests. One suspect has been described as a WMA or HMA (or possibly Portuguese) in his mid-40’s to mid-50’s, with a round face and heavy build.

Associated Vehicles: Cargo-type white van with unknown writing on the side.

If you have any information about this crime or any other crime, please call the Crime Stoppers tip line at (408) 947-STOP (7867), submit an e-mail tip to www.tipsubmit.com. Your call will remain anonymous and rewards up to $1,000 are given if your tip leads to an arrest. 

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If you have any information on this crime or any other crimes, and would like to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at (408) 947-STOP(7867). Remember you remain anonymous, identified only by a code number - no one will know who you are - and you may receive up to $1000 in reward money.