Police Arrest Nine in San Jose Commercial Burglaries
Detectives used license plate reader technology to identify six adults and three juveniles tied to vehicle-ramming break-ins at three businesses.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Property Crime
San Jose police have arrested nine suspects connected to commercial burglaries at three businesses on June 3 and June 4, in which suspects drove a vehicle through the buildings to force entry. Detectives also linked some of the suspects to 50 vehicle burglaries on June 27 and June 29.
Why it matters
The arrests address a series of break-ins targeting local businesses and vehicles in San Jose, and show investigators tying multiple incidents to the same group. Residents and business owners in the city may see the case as evidence that automated license plate reader technology is being used in property crime investigations.
Arrest and search warrants were issued for each of the nine suspects, with adults booked into Santa Clara County jail and juveniles booked into juvenile hall. The first arrest occurred June 17 and the most recent October 15, and the source does not specify the charges filed or upcoming court dates.
The players
San Jose Police Department
The municipal police agency for San Jose, California, which conducted the investigation and made the arrests.
The details
Suspects forced entry into three San Jose businesses by driving a vehicle through them during burglaries on June 3 and June 4, at locations in the 1600 block of Capitol Avenue, the 400 block of Blossom Hill Road, and the 1800 block of Camden Avenue. Detectives identified the suspects using automated license plate reader technology.
Timeline
June 3 and June 4: Commercial burglaries at three San Jose businesses.
June 17: First suspect, a 19-year-old man, arrested.
June 24: A 17-year-old boy arrested.
June 27 and June 29: Vehicle burglaries linked to some suspects.
October 15: Four suspects arrested, including a 15-year-old boy.
Legal Context
Investigators in this case relied on automated license plate reader technology to identify suspects, a method that has become a common tool in tracing vehicle-based property crimes. The San Jose arrests show that such data can link a series of burglaries across different locations and dates to the same group.
Business owners on Capitol Avenue, Blossom Hill Road, and Camden Avenue in San Jose were directly affected by the break-ins and may consider reviewing their vehicle-barrier and security measures. Vehicle owners in the city may also take note of the 50 vehicle burglaries linked to the suspects when securing property overnight.
The takeaway
The arrests show that license plate reader data can connect a run of property crimes to a group of suspects, which may help residents and businesses understand how local investigations are being conducted. Keeping vehicles and storefronts secured remains a practical step for anyone in the affected neighborhoods.
Further reading
Explore more property crime coverage to see how similar break-ins are being investigated across the region.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Jose Mercury News.
