An armed carjacker turned a trip to the dentist into a crash scene today, slamming a stolen Lexus into KC Dental at Tully Dragon Plaza in East San Jose and injuring several people before ending the chaos in handcuffs, according to police.
San José police say the man pulled a box cutter on people in the parking lot, then reversed out of a parking spot and drove straight into the storefront. Officers described injuries to both the suspect and victims as non-life-threatening.
Officers were first called to the parking area near Burdette Drive and South King Road after the suspect allegedly forced someone to hand over the keys to a Lexus and then fled, according to KRON4. The outlet reports the vehicle was then driven directly into KC Dental at Tully Dragon Plaza, and that police arrested the man on suspicion of carjacking, assault with a deadly weapon and robbery.
Where it happened
The crash tore into KC Dental's front windows at the Tully Dragon Plaza shopping center near the corner of King Road and Tully Road in East San Jose. Business listings confirm KC Dental operates out of that plaza, including the office listing on MapQuest and its profile with the Better Business Bureau.
Police say suspect armed with a box cutter
San José police told KRON4 that the suspect brandished a box cutter at several people before plowing the Lexus through the building. Images from the scene, police said, show significant damage to the office's storefront.
The suspect was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and booked on multiple felony counts. Police said victims also suffered injuries that do not appear to be life-threatening.
A pattern of ram-and-steal robberies
Using stolen vehicles as battering rams is not new to California. Theft rings across the Bay Area have used cars to punch through storefronts and grab goods before fleeing. The Los Angeles Times reported on several such cases in 2025, describing a trend that local authorities say has grown more brazen.
Anyone with information about Friday's incident is asked to contact the San José Police Department. The department's website has details on how to submit tips and reach investigators. This story will be updated as police release more information.
