LOS GATOS — San Jose police descended on a group of Los Gatos businesses as part of a cold case homicide investigation, kicking off what appeared to be an excavation in a parking lot.
The work on Tuesday was centered on the 100 block of North Santa Cruz Avenue, which includes Gardino’s Ristorante Italiano, the Los Gatos Theatre and other popular hangouts.
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Investigators had set up a tent near a pile of dirt that seemed to have been dug up, according to this organization’s media partner ABC7.
Sgt. Enrique Garcia confirmed that the department is conducting follow-up work related to a cold case, but declined to answer more questions, citing the active investigation.
This morning San Jose police are looking for *something* behind a strip of Los Gatos businesses. It appears they have started a possible excavation. We are working to confirm more information with police. Updates on @abc7newsbayarea mornings pic.twitter.com/eC17A2wDIr
— Julian Glover (@JulianGABC7) March 3, 2020
