Trio of San Jose boys arrested in connection with strong-arm robbery

SAN JOSE — A trio of San Jose boys was arrested last week in connection with a strong-arm robbery, as well as a string of other crimes in the city, according to authorities.

The robbery happened around 2:15 a.m. on Jan. 9 at a business in the 1600 block of Foxworthy Avenue, San Jose police spokesperson Stacie Shih said in a news release.

Shih said four suspects entered the business, with two demanding money from an employee. They then allegedly stole items and escaped in a vehicle before officers arrived.

An investigation revealed the vehicle used in the robbery was reported stolen in San Jose. The suspects were also linked to a string of other crimes that morning, including four vehicle thefts, reckless driving and a commercial burglary, Shih said.

Detectives identified three of the suspects. Arrest and search warrants were issued for them.

One boy was arrested on Feb. 25, and the second boy was arrested on Feb. 26. A third boy was already in custody at Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall for an unrelated crime.

Shih said a search of one suspect’s home yielded evidence related to the crimes, as well as a loaded handgun with an extended magazine. The firearm was privately manufactured and did not have a serial number.

The fourth suspect remained at large Thursday. He was last seen wearing a face mask, black clothing and a red or maroon shirt under his hooded sweatshirt, Shih said.

Anyone with information related to the case can contact Detective Hernandez at 4392@sanjoseca.gov, Detective Perez at 4624@sanjoseca.gov or Detective Contreras at 4570@sanjoseca.gov, or the SJPD Robbery Unit at 408-277-4166. Tips can also be left with Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at 408-947-7867 or at siliconvalleycrimestoppers.org.