Man Poses As Officer During Attempted Burglary In Milpitas

MILPITAS, CA -- A San Jose transient was arrested on suspicion of impersonating a police officer and attempted burglary after he tried to kick the door down and fled when approached, sending family members and officers on a high-speed footrace that ended in a nearby business complex.

The Dec. 7 incident occurred at 10:45 p.m. when Charles Whittington, 66, identified himself as a police officer as he tried to gain entry into the home on Ede Lane and was confronted by occupants. The family called Milpitas police, which within two minutes responded to a residential burglary in progress.

When Whittington ran down the street, he was chased by several other family
members along with officers, who took him into into custody several blocks away from the victim’s residence.

A search of the man revealed he was also in possession of methamphetamines and narcotic paraphernalia, and more charges as Whittington was booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to call the Milpitas Police Department at 408-586-2400. Additionally, the information can be given anonymously by calling the Crime Tip Hotline at 408-586-2500 or via http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/.

--Image courtesy of Milpitas Police Department