Crime & Safety

5 Boys Arrested After Casino Armed Robbery

Five boys have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery outside a San Jose casino.

Police have arrested five male juveniles in connection with a June armed robbery and assault outside a San Jose casino that left a man injured, authorities said.

The incident occurred on June 23 about 8:54 p.m. when four suspects allegedly tried to take the victim's bag as he left the business, San Jose police said.

One suspect reportedly pointed a gun at the victim before striking him with the firearm. The suspects fled with about $2,000 and other belongings, according to the police.

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The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Detectives identified five juveniles as suspects and obtained arrest and search warrants. On Sept. 3 and 4, robbery detectives, working with the SJPD Covert Response Unit and Livermore police, arrested all five in Livermore and found evidence linking them to the crime, SJPD said.

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The juveniles were booked into Juvenile Hall on suspicion of robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and brandishing a firearm.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Leonard at 408-277-4166 or 4913@sanjoseca.gov, or submit an anonymous tip at www.siliconvalleycrimestoppers.org.


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