Crime & Safety
3 Accused Of 80 Burglaries Targeting San Jose, South Bay AAPI Households
San Jose Police Chief Paul Joseph said the suspects are a "prolific group of criminals" and have been tied to nearly 80 burglaries locally.
January 23, 2025
Three members of what authorities describe as a "prolific" burglary crew connected to dozens of home burglaries targeting the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community in San Jose and the South Bay have been arrested.
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At a news conference Wednesday, San Jose Police Chief Paul Joseph announced the arrests of 25-year-old Alberto Ibarra Vallejo, 28-year-old Gonzalo Valencia Ramos and 46-year-old Jaime Martinez Arroyo. With the help of multiple agencies, warrants were executed in Stockton, Hayward and French Camp in San Joaquin County on Jan. 16 and the suspects were arrested.
Authorities were also able to recover 700 pieces of evidence, including jewelry, currency, purses, watches and family heirlooms. Five firearms were also seized, three of which were stolen from homes in San Jose and Vallejo.
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