Crime & Safety
Accused Armed Burglar Caught In San Jose With Large Ammo Cache
According to police, a man wanted in connection with an armed burglary in April was apprehended last week with a cache of guns and ammo.
SAN JOSE, CA — San Jose detectives last week arrested a suspect in an armed burglary case from April, recovering several firearms and more than a thousand rounds of ammunition, according to police.
Investigators said an armed man fled the scene of the crime on April 2 after he was confronted by a neighbor. Over the following months, burglary detectives were able to identify a suspect in the case and obtain warrants for his arrest and a search of his home.
Officers with the Covert Response Unit were able to locate and arrest the man on Oct. 25 in San Jose. While executing a search warrant at his residence, police said detectives found several unregistered guns and a large ammo cache. Investigators seized two assault rifles, including one equipped with a suppressor, two pistols, and a dozen antique rifles and pistols, police said.
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The police department identified the suspect Tuesday as Steven Florentino, 52, of San Jose. According to police officials, Florentino is barred from owning firearms. He was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail on suspicion of residential burglary and various weapons charges.
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