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Woman Steals Amazon Delivery Van in Palo Alto, Heads to San Jose
SAN JOSE, Calif. – In a bizarre turn of events, a woman stole an Amazon delivery van in Palo Alto because she “just needed to get back to San Jose,” Palo Alto police reported.
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The incident took place on Thursday around 3:35 p.m. in the 400 block of West Charleston Road. An Amazon driver had left the van parked with the keys in the ignition and the engine running while making a delivery.
Police Track Down Stolen Van
Detectives working closely with Amazon dispatchers were able to track the stolen van to an Amazon facility located in the 900 block of McLaughlin Ave. in San Jose. It was there that the alleged thief, identified as 36-year-old Elena Flores, was apprehended without any resistance.
The driver, a man in his thirties, recounted seeing his work van being driven away as it made a U-turn on West Charleston Road, heading southbound on El Camino Real.
No Packages Stolen
Thankfully, no packages were reported missing and were all safely accounted for. Elena Flores, a San Jose native, is not an Amazon employee and had informed authorities that she simply needed to return to San Jose.
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Flores was subsequently booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail and charged with vehicle theft, a felony, as well as committing a felony while out on bail for another felony.
This peculiar incident serves as a reminder to always be vigilant and secure your vehicle properly, even when making quick deliveries. Let this be a cautionary tale of the unexpected events that can unfold in everyday life.
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