Eighth suspect caught in San Jose jewelry store takeover
SJPD arrests 7 in connection with violent jewelry store robbery, other suspect sought
San Jose police investigators on Friday announced the arrest of seven suspects wanted in connection to the smash & grab robbery of the Kim Hung Jewelry Store in the Little Saigon section of the city. Several additional suspects remain at-large.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Another suspect has been arrested in connection with a violent jewelry store takeover in San Jose that left an 88-year-old shop owner hospitalized, police said.
Arrest in Oakland
What we know:
Julian Gacutan, 19, was arrested last Friday in Oakland, according to the San Jose Police Department.
"I said it before and I'll say it again: hiding behind a mask in a crowd of thugs will not shield you from accountability," said Assistant Chief of Police Brian Shab in a statement.
Previous arrests
Dig deeper:
Gacutan’s arrest follows the capture of seven other suspects tied to the Sept. 5 invasion at Kim Hung Jewelry. They were identified as Angel Herrera, 21; Toddisha Mayfield, 31; Zakhari Blue-Gordon, 23; Tom Donegan, 19; Jacques Samuel, 18; Cisco Lutu, 18; and Amari Green, 21.
Featured
Robbery at San Jose jewelry store sends 88-year-old owner to hospital
A rally was held on Sunday to condemn a violent smash-and-grab robbery in San Jose on Friday that sent an 88-year-old jewelry store owner to the hospital.
Violent robbery caught on camera
Why you should care:
Investigators said more than 10 suspects drove a vehicle into the front entrance of the shop before rushing inside. Surveillance video shows them smashing display cases, stealing jewelry, and fleeing in several vehicles.
Police said at least one suspect pointed a gun at an employee during the robbery. The 88-year-old store owner was shoved to the ground and assaulted.
The victim’s family said he suffered a stroke and injuries from broken glass. He was hospitalized and later released.
The suspects escaped with thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry.
The Source: Information for this report was sourced from the San Jose Police Department along with previous reporting.