Man Arrested in Over 100 Vehicle Burglaries in North San Jose
Police in San Jose have arrested a 23-year-old Gilroy resident, who was already being held on unrelated charges, in connection with more than 100 vehicle burglaries that took place at four separate multi-family housing complexes over two days. The suspect's arrest marks the end of an extensive investigation by the San Jose Police Department's burglary unit.
The crimes occurred between November 8 and 9 at apartment complexes in North San Jose, with a total of 114 reports of vehicle break-ins filed with police. According to authorities, the suspect had entered the parking garages at the affected complexes, breaking into vehicles before fleeing the scene.
Detectives discovered the suspect's identity during their investigation, and he was subsequently arrested without incident. Police executed a search warrant at his home in Gilroy, uncovering evidence linking him to the burglaries.
The San Jose Police Department's coordinated effort with other agencies has led to a major breakthrough in the case, earning praise from top officials including Police Chief Paul Joseph, Mayor Matt Mahan, and City Councilwoman Jennifer Maguire. In a statement, they expressed gratitude for the collaborative work between patrol officers, burglary unit detectives, and the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office.
The arrest serves as a reminder that law enforcement remains vigilant in protecting San Jose residents from crime, with Mayor Mahan noting, "San José is the safest big city in the nation for a reason — if you come to our city to commit a crime, you will be caught and pay the consequences."
Police in San Jose have arrested a 23-year-old Gilroy resident, who was already being held on unrelated charges, in connection with more than 100 vehicle burglaries that took place at four separate multi-family housing complexes over two days. The suspect's arrest marks the end of an extensive investigation by the San Jose Police Department's burglary unit.
The crimes occurred between November 8 and 9 at apartment complexes in North San Jose, with a total of 114 reports of vehicle break-ins filed with police. According to authorities, the suspect had entered the parking garages at the affected complexes, breaking into vehicles before fleeing the scene.
Detectives discovered the suspect's identity during their investigation, and he was subsequently arrested without incident. Police executed a search warrant at his home in Gilroy, uncovering evidence linking him to the burglaries.
The San Jose Police Department's coordinated effort with other agencies has led to a major breakthrough in the case, earning praise from top officials including Police Chief Paul Joseph, Mayor Matt Mahan, and City Councilwoman Jennifer Maguire. In a statement, they expressed gratitude for the collaborative work between patrol officers, burglary unit detectives, and the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office.
The arrest serves as a reminder that law enforcement remains vigilant in protecting San Jose residents from crime, with Mayor Mahan noting, "San José is the safest big city in the nation for a reason — if you come to our city to commit a crime, you will be caught and pay the consequences."
what if he had hurt someone or taken some valuables that couldn't be replaced?! 
at least the police were able to catch him, but still it's just crazy thinking about all those cars he broke into...anyway i hope this guy gets max time in prison 
this is crazy! like over 100 vehicle burglaries? that's insane. i wonder how many people were affected by these thefts. and good on the cops for working together with other agencies to catch the guy. it's all about community safety, you know? 
mayor mahan saying san jose is the safest big city in the nation? that's a pretty bold claim... but if they're doing something right, kudos to them! 
it's crazy how police were able to catch him so fast too. i remember when i was younger, we used to just put air fresheners in our cars to keep them smelling nice, not burglary-proof 'em 
anyway, glad that justice was served and that the community is safe again 
the mayor seems like a cool dude too, not sure about the whole "safest big city" thing but i guess it's better than nothing 
just thinking about this makes me wonder how many times someone's gonna get caught out 'cause they thought they could just drive into an apartment complex and swipe some cars lol. i mean, I know it's not funny for the victims or anything, but like, come on. these burglars must've been really desperate to think that would be a good idea. 
the thing is, as long as we got people looking out for each other and reporting suspicious activity, crimes like this are gonna keep getting solved. so yeah, I'm glad the cops were able to catch the guy and put an end to it 
. Kudos to the police department for cracking down and making sure San Jose stays safe – they're like the Avengers of law enforcement 
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. plus, what about the ppl who actually live in these complexes? didnt they have anything better to do than report every single time something goes missing from their cars? seems like it's just an excuse for the cops to flex their muscles and prove a point 
the fact that he was already being held on unrelated charges just makes it even more suspicious... how did they not catch on sooner? anyway, good job to the police department and all the other agencies who worked together to crack the case 
I'm not surprised to hear that some people think they can just drive into a city with no regard for others. 100+ car break-ins is just insane. It's like the person didn't even care if they got caught or not. 
. The fact that multiple agencies worked together to crack the case is just awesome 
. The police have been doing their thing, but it's also sad that people have to live like this - constantly worried about their cars being broken into 
. I hope the guy gets a good sentence, but also hope the community is able to recover from this ordeal 
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. i'm not saying the cops didn't do a good job or anything... but have you seen those 'collaborative efforts' speeches from the officials? always so rehearsed 
. and what's with all these multi-family housing complexes in North San Jose? just a coincidence that all these burglaries happened there? 