Members of the Los Gatos Police Department received a complaint call last week about a man who had five dogs living on his property.  The town code limits pet owners to having two canines, they said, and this man was in clear violation.

The unnamed 54-year old wasn't home when officers knocked on his door, but law enforcement did observe multiple dogs living on the property.  One police sergeant described them as an English Mastiff breed, which are known for growing quite large.

Four of them were located in kennels, he said, but the fifth was seen roaming free.

An official report has been filed with the code compliance department.  The Los Gatos Police Department is not in charge of setting fines, and it will be up to code compliance to implement sanctions.

A spokesperson from the San Jose Animal Services department said they've also been called to the property to investigate similar complaints.

The town will reportedly allow a person to own up to five domestic pets but this is limited to two dogs and three cats.   Kennel owners and veterinarians are the only people who have been granted an exception.

Police have not said who placed the call and the pet-owner has not been reached for comment.