Fraudulent tax return filed using Saratogan's info
Briefly

Between 1:50 a.m. and 1:55 a.m. on August 5, someone stole an unattended backpack that contained a laptop valued at approximately $1,800 from the 14000 block of Big Basin Way. The incident highlights the ongoing concerns around leaving personal items unattended in public spaces.
On August 7, a Saratoga resident discovered that someone had used their personal information to file a fraudulent tax return. Thankfully, the resident had contacted the IRS in time, resulting in a stop being placed on the fraudulent return without any financial loss reported.
On August 7 at 9:56 p.m., a serious residential burglary took place when two suspects broke a window to gain entry to a residence in the 12000 block of Arroyo de Arguello. They managed to steal a handgun valued at approximately $600, raising alarms about safety in the area.
Between the morning of August 9 and 9:33 a.m. on August 10, there was a theft involving mail from the mailboxes of two residences located in the 12000 block of Via Roncole, resulting in a loss of about $10. This incident emphasizes the importance of securing personal mail.
Read at The Mercury News
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