Mountain View Police Arrest Alleged Bicycle-Riding Package Thief

A man in possession of a package that is thought to have been stolen was arrested on an outstanding warrant in Mountain View early Wednesday morning, according to police.

Javier Ortega, 36, was stopped for a vehicle code violation while riding a bicycle in the 1700 block of Rock Street around 4:35 a.m. Wednesday.

Ortega initially identified himself to officers as “Fabian Gutierrez.” When searched, Ortega was found to be in possession of a package addressed to a Palo Alto resident who later told officers that the package had never arrived, according to police.

Ortega was also allegedly in possession of four pieces of individually packaged clothing, although police say they are not believed to belong to the Palo Alto resident referenced above.

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