2 Arrested In Milpitas On Auto Theft Charges

MILPITAS - Two men were arrested early Saturday morning after an officer witnessed them sitting in a stolen vehicle at a hotel in Milpitas, according to police.

Police said an officer was conducting patrol checks at 4:27 a.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel located at 901 E. Calaveras Blvd. when he noticed two suspicious men sitting in a black Ford Crown Victoria.

The officer checked the license plates and found that the vehicle had been reported stolen out of San Jose.

Police said the officers conducted a high-risk stop and were able to take both suspects, Samuel Hernandez, 23 and Marco Castro, 23, into custody.

Further investigation of the vehicle revealed burglary tools and a small amount of methamphetamine.

Police said the two suspects were booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail on suspicion of auto theft, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of burglary tools.

In addition to the other offenses, Hernandez was also booked on suspicion of auto theft with prior convictions.

Anyone with information regarding the investigation of this incident is encouraged to contact the Milpitas Police Department at (408) 586-2400.

-Bay City News, images via Milpitas police