Alleged Gilroy Gang Members Accused In String Of Robberies

SAN JOSE, CA — Five alleged gang members arrested in recent weeks are suspects in at least five strong-armed robberies in San Jose, according to police.

Investigators said the first incident happened on July 24, when officers were called to the scene of a robbery on Eastridge Loop. According to police, two men approached a juvenile, pushed him and ripped off a gold necklace while showing gang signs and yelling slurs.

The gang unit took over the case and determined the group was associated with a Gilroy-based gang that committed several robberies in July and August. Police allege the suspects brandished guns and knives during some of the robberies, initially targeting rival gang members before moving on to target other "victims of opportunity" around San Jose.

Gang unit detectives identified five suspects accused in the robberies, including a juvenile whose name was withheld:

• Dominic Vaca, 19, of Gilroy
• Timothy Zambrano, 22, of Gilroy
• Matthew Flores, 18, of Gilroy
• Juvenile suspect, 17, of Gilroy
• Alexis Orozco (Outstanding)

Working with Gilroy's Anti-Crime Team and the District Attorney's Office, San Jose detectives secured arrest warrants for each suspect. Police said Vaca was arrested Aug. 16, followed bt the juvenile on Aug. 21. Flores was arrested Sept. 15, and Zambrano was arrested Oct. 3. The fifth suspect, Orozco, remains at large.

Anyone with information about the case can contact detectives at 408-277-3835.