Crime & Safety

Fremont Police Arrest Man Accused Of Vehicle Theft

Police recovered a stolen van.

The suspect lived in Hayward.
The suspect lived in Hayward. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

FREMONT, CA — A Hayward man was arrested Thursday after police investigating a report found him with a stolen vehicle, Fremont police said.

Officers were called to 43060 Christy St. shortly after 11 p.m. on a report of a man seen switching license plates on a white van.

Officers contacted the suspect, identified as 38-year-old Jose Cortti of Hayward, and arrested him after determining the van was stolen, police said.

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