Los Gatos

P POLICE DEPARTMENT
Monte Sereno
Scott R. Seaman, Chief of Police

PRESS RELEASE
Day: Date: Time: Original: Update: X No. 1

Friday December 21, 2012 10:00 AM

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Monte Sereno Homicide Investigation Update

Monte Sereno, CA Since November 30, 2012, the Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department has been investigating the murder of Monte Sereno resident Ravi Kumra, and the home-invasion robbery at his residence. The Police Department is aware of the concern and anxiety this crime has caused the community and wishes to provide a limited update of the case to address community concerns. The department recognizes that the nature of the investigation has required that only very limited information can be provided to the public about the crime to protect the integrity of the investigation, and the Department is sensitive to these concerns. The investigation has determined that this was most likely not a random act. The department is continuing to investigate what relationship exists between the suspect(s) and the victim and victims residence. However, the department believes that other residents of the community need not be concerned that they could be victimized similarly. Due to the nature of the investigation, the department is not able to provide additional information at this time about the circumstance that lead to this conclusion. Bringing the investigation to a successful conclusion is the departments highest priority. A tremendous amount of police resources are being applied to the case, including investigators and resources from local, regional, state and federal agencies. Working with law enforcement partners, the department is conducting a comprehensive and deliberate investigation of the crime to ensure that all aspects of this tragic event are known, and anyone involved is held accountable. Anyone with information about this homicide should contact Sergeant Mike DAntonio of the Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department Investigations Bureau at 408-827-3219 during business hours; or Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Communications at 408-354-8600, after hours. For questions about this press release, please contact the departments Public Information Officer at 408-3548600.

Authorized by: ___/Chief Scott Seaman/_________________ Date:_12/21/12__ Time 10:00 am_____ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 110 E. Main St. Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 354-8600 Fax: (408) 354-0578