San José police have made arrests in connection with an armed robbery involving two juveniles. The incident, which occurred on May 21, took a dangerous turn when one suspect allegedly fired at the young victim after taking luxury shoes he intended to sell.
The San José Police Department (SJPD) released a statement detailing the event on the 400 block of Saratoga Avenue. The juvenile victim met the suspects online to sell two pairs of luxury shoes. During their meeting, one suspect reportedly brandished a firearm and, after seizing the shoes, fired shots as they fled. No injuries were reported.
The SJPD Robbery Unit Detectives led a comprehensive investigation in the weeks following the robbery. Their efforts led to the identification of two male juveniles, aged 16 and 17, believed to be responsible for the crime. The department secured warrants for their arrest and for searching their residences.
On June 19, the adolescent suspects were arrested and subsequently booked into Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall, facing charges of armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. Searches of their homes yielded evidence of the crime, including a homemade firearm, according to the official report from the San José Police Department.
The authorities continue their inquiry and have appealed to the public for further information. Anyone capable of assisting in the case is encouraged to contact Detective Leonard of the SJPD Robbery Unit by email or phone.
