A 33-year-old man who allegedly entered a Redwood City apartment to steal lingerie and leave a calling card with his name and phone number will have a mental health diversion court hearing, San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said.
The man, Redwood City local Victor Valenciasilva, allegedly stole woman’s lingerie out of her home while she was inside the apartment, in the bath. He left behind a glass diffuser, his calling card and a note — “don’t call the police,” according to the DA’s Office.
He confirmed via phone call with police that he stole the lingerie, according to the DA’s Office, and was arrested several days later at the apartment complex with a trash bag of clothes — including the lingerie.
Now, Valenciasilva’s lawyer is arguing that he shows symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia and a date to set a hearing determining if his case will go to mental health diversion court will be decided Jan. 27, Wagstaffe said.
Valenciasilva is currently in custody on half a million in bail.
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