Man taken into custody, faces fine for violating leash laws with pet mountain lion near California and Rengstorff.
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Police called to residence by neighbors suspecting burglary. Officers find elderly man trying to use wrong key to open his front door.
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Dir. of Social Media at @mtnviewcityhall reports being unable to turn off Instagram filters. MVPD's Cpt. Hsiung offers lessons.
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Mariano Castro Elem. student reports friend called "punch buggy blue no punch-backs" and hit her, but there was no blue punch buggy.
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Woman reports bagger at S.A. Safeway packing bags "like it's his first day on the job." Responding officer shows bagger that eggs go on top.
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Anonymous tip there's "potentially a bomb on the train tracks" near Rengstorff. Authorities determine object to be discarded Happy Meal box.
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Police respond to Llyod Way home after dispute between two minors results in scratched Smash Bros disc. Microfiber cloths dispatched.
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Montecito Ave woman reports break-in at her home, rose petals found on floor. Police find woman's husband home early, naked in bedroom.
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Local business owner reports man taking a very long time in the restroom. Officers resolve the situation with Pepto Bismol.
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Large amounts of broken glass reported behind Molly Magees pub. Upon inspection, officers find it to be the shattered hopes of Broncos fans.
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Man found dumping 300lbs of stale fruit cake on an abandoned lot at California and Ortega. Police searching for very busy grandmother.
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Reports of excessive holiday cheer found to only be toxic plume from local superfund site. Residents encouraged to carol further away.
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Montecito Ave. woman reports neighbor for putting out Christmas decorations far too early. Responding officer treated to hot cocoa.
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Jehning Family Lock Museum reportedly burglarized after owner forgets to lock the front door. Police searching for key witness.
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Man complains that removal of benches to make way for Berlin Wall monument in front of library eliminates critical public seating.
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Bag fee sting continues: local grocer cited for nearly fifteen dollars in uncharged fees on bags used to wrap leaky meat packages.
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Man collecting litter on Showers Dr arrested for wearing stolen public works uniform and impersonating a city employee.
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Mora Dr. woman angry that she can't find her Macbook Air after husband shuffled it into a stack of papers. Metal detector dispatched by 911.
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Second Castro St building reported missing this year. Detectives combing empty lot at Castro and Church for clues.
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Rogue garbage man and aspiring monster trucker arrested after flipping derelict car with dumpster arm. Collection delays expected on Monday.
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Man banging on vending machine taken into custody after attempting to free a wedged bag of Doritos.
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MVPD mechanic finds "annoy-a-tron" in HQ's garage. K9 units dispatched to find the culprit ineffective in the presence of device's beeping.
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Large crowd at Klein Park dispersed. Residents are reminded that Klein Park does not have infinite capacity.
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Police assist a Wright Ave. man who got an ear bud stuck in his ear.
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Citation issued to Castro St. retail store after cashier falls to charge bag fee to undercover officer.
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A Church St. man reports that his neighbors' pine tree dripped sap on his Camaro.
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Middlefield Rd. man reports large number of unraked leaves stolen from his property.
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Concerned citizen reports large number of unraked leaves in abandoned lot on W Middlefield Rd.
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Man at San Antonio Shopping Center Starbucks taken into custody after taking too many straws, stirrers, and napkins.
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Part of Moffett Blvd. closed after someone spilled a crate of Legos on the road. Tools and thick shoes have been brought in to aid cleanup.
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Great Doggie Disturbance of 2013 case closed: car impounded for banned "dog whistle-tip" installed on exhaust. #k9justice #woowoo #woofwoof
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A suspicious man at the Mountain View Public Library tried to pay a $7.15 late fee with several small pieces of unrefined gold.
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Spurious EV charging station announcement leads to four-Model S pileup at Shoreline and Middlefield. No injuries or damages were sustained.
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Someone was seen emptying a garbage bag full of iPhone 3s into the clothes donation boxes on California St.
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Half of a 1969 VW Beetle was found abandoned behind some shrubs on Escuela Ave.
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Woman on Richard Ct. reports excessively noisy wind chimes, but cancels her complaint after breeze dies down.
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Concerned citizen reports footprint in freshly poured sidewalk near Eldee Ave. Police seeking man with size 11 Reeboks for questioning.
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Reports of leaking fire hydrants spraying water overnight found to simply be seasonal rain. MV Fire Dept. remains on alert.
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On-duty Oakland police officers given directions back to Oakland after they became lost while pursuing a fleeing suspect.
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Accident on El Camino Real involving SUV and Heinz delivery truck. Police having difficult time assessing casualties.
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