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SJPD searches for suspect who stole gun from unmarked police vehicle
By NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
A gun was stolen from an unmarked police vehicle parked outside an officer’s home in San Jose, police said.
The department said someone broke into the car and stole the firearm.
The department declined to identify the officer, but the assistant chief confirmed to NBC Bay Area that is was hi...
Key takeaway The department declined to identify the officer, but the assistant chief confirmed to NBC Bay Area that is was his vehicle and firearm.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A gun was stolen from an unmarked police vehicle parked outside an officer’s home in San Jose, police said.
The department said someone broke into the car and stole the firearm.
The department declined to identify the officer, but the assistant chief confirmed to NBC Bay Area that is was hi...
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