SJPD Arrest Suspects for Armed Robberies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TYPE OF CRIME: Armed Robbery, Assault with a Deadly Weapon

 

Surveillance Video

 

The San José Police Department has been investigating several armed robbery cases at jewelry stores in the City of San José. Robbery detectives were able to identify a total of three suspects.

On March 17, 2021, at approximately 2:46 PM, an armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon incident occurred at ‘Variedades Franco’ (jewelry and clothing store) located in the 400 block of South Capitol Avenue. Two male suspects entered the business. One suspect struck an employee with a black handgun while the other ransacked the business and took a purse containing cash and checks.

On March 21, 2021, at approximately 12:56 PM, a takeover type robbery occurred at the ‘Plaza Jewelers’ store located in the 1100 block of East Santa Clara Street. Two male suspects entered the business and held the employees at gunpoint. The suspects smashed out display cases and broke a cash register. They took over $40,000.00 worth of cash and jewelry.

The suspect fled in a dark colored sedan in both cases. A third suspect was driving the vehicle.

Robbery detectives worked tirelessly to identify the involved suspects in these two robberies.

On April 9, 2021, suspect Ramirez was arrested by the Santa Clara Police Department in their City and booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail; he subsequently posted bail and is currently not in custody.

On May 7, 2021, suspect Prasad was arrested in the City of Elk Grove for an arrest warrant during an unrelated call for service. He is currently in custody at the Elmwood Jail.

Suspect Trotter is currently in custody in the Sacramento County jail on unrelated charges. He has an active arrest warrant and is awaiting transfer to Santa Clara County.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Mendoza #4395 or Detective Reyes #4429 of the San José Police Department's Robbery Unit at (408) 277-4166.

Persons wishing to remain anonymous may either call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line, (408) 947-STOP (7867), or click the "Submit a Tip" link below. Persons providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect may be eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers.