A suspect was taken into custody this morning after trying to burglarize a home then hiding near a staff entrance to Raymond J. Fisher Middle School, according to Los Gatos Union School District officials.
“We want to inform you about a situation that occurred earlier today so that you have accurate information and reassurance about the safety of our staff and students,” the District told families today in a message.
“This morning at approximately 9:00 A.M., a homeless individual attempted to burglarize a home in the neighborhood and they were intercepted by the resident of the home,” a spokesperson wrote. “While fleeing the scene, the homeowner called the police and chased the individual in the direction of Roberts Road. Law enforcement immediately responded with multiple cruisers and found the individual trying to hide just inside the doorway to the cafeteria staff work area at Fisher. The individual was immediately taken into custody by the police and was removed from the premises.”
When the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department was contacted by the Los Gatan today at 10:21am, they declined to do a phone interview and directed inquiries to their public relations address.
“So, unfortunately the only way to get the information is through that email,” the official said.
When asked who the designated communication official is for media inquiries, now that the former spokesperson Sgt. Katherine Mann has resigned, the official was unable to provide that information.
LGUSD said it worked closely with law enforcement to ensure that their campus remained secure.
“At no point was there a direct threat to our students,” the District spokesperson told the school community. “As part of our ongoing safety review processes, we will examine this access point to our kitchen to see how we can further secure this door when it is actively in use. This morning, our food service staff was in the process of loading food into a district vehicle to deliver to all schools in our district when this incident occurred.”
The District thanked the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for its “exceptional response time.”
“We know that hearing about police activity at our school can be concerning,” the spokesperson wrote. “Rest assured, the safety of your children remains our highest priority.”
As of noon today, the police department had not responded to a request for information emailed to the correct inbox.
