Crime & Safety
3 Stolen Vehicles Found In Redwood City: Police
Officers investigating a stolen van over the weekend discovered two more stolen vehicles parked nearby, police said.
REDWOOD CITY, CA — A Redwood City man faces multiple charges after police allege he was caught with a stolen van, box truck and motorcycle over the weekend.
Police said officers spotted what they believed to be a stolen van parked near Buckeye and Chew streets on Saturday. The officers used the Flock database to confirm the vehicle was stolen and watched as two men entered the vehicle. Police have identified the men as Oswaldo MayenGarcia, 25, and Scott Huhtala, 66, both of Redwood City.
Police detained both men and learned that a box truck and motorcycle parked nearby were also stolen, which investigators believe MayenGarcia stole along with the van. He was booked into jail on suspicion of three counts of auto theft.
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Officers allege the second man had methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a minor warrant. He was cited at released at the scene.
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