SJPD Arrests Suspect for Multiple Burglaries of Local Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

From August 2022 through February 2023, the Financial Crimes Unit (FCU) - Burglary Detail investigated a series of commercial burglaries at several schools in the East Side Union, Mount Pleasant, and Alum Rock School Districts.

The suspect targeted portable classrooms without alarm systems during late night and early morning hours. The suspect pried open locked doors and stole electronic items, including audio and visual equipment for hearing and vision-impaired students.

Through extensive follow-up, Detectives identified Rodriguez as the primary suspect. SJPD patrol Officers subsequently arrested the suspect in a stolen vehicle with numerous pieces of stolen property from the involved schools.

On March 21, 2023, FCU Detectives, with the assistance of SJPD's METRO Unit, served a search warrant at the suspect’s residence. Stolen property from the schools was located, including laptops, printers, security cameras, and specialty equipment for hearing and vision-impaired students. Detectives are coordinating with representatives from the various schools to return the property.

Suspect Rodriguez was booked at Santa Clara County Main Jail for eight counts of commercial burglary, three counts of felony vandalism, one count of possession of stolen property, and one count of bringing a weapon onto school grounds. Persons with information regarding this incident or any other similar incidents are urged to contact Detective Doran #4511 of the SJPD's Financial Crimes Unit (FCU) - Burglary Detail at (408) 277-4631 or at 4511@sanjoseca.gov.

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