Suspects in San Jose auto parts shop theft that led to 10-hour search identified

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KTVU) - A man arrested Wednesday after leading police on a 10-hour search by fleeing through backyards in East San Jose has been identified as 36-year-old Jesus Calixto, police said today.
   
Calixto, a San Jose resident, was arrested on suspicion of burglary, kidnapping, making criminal threats and conspiracy, police said.
   
At about 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, officers responded to a report of a theft at O'Reilly Auto Parts at 1905 Tully Road, according to police.
   
Officers arrested a female suspect, 27-year-old Rachael Losoya of San Jose, near the auto parts store shortly after the theft was committed, police said.
   
She was booked into Santa Clara County jail on suspicion of burglary, conspiracy, grand theft and possession of stolen property, according to police.
   
Calixto ran into the neighborhood in the 1800 block of Clarice Drive, jumping over fences and forcing his way into two homes, police said.
   
A resident of one of the homes said she saw a knife in his hand, according to police. Calixto claimed to have a gun, but she didn't see one.
   
Upon further investigation, police said they found Calixto was wanted in connection with a burglary and kidnapping.
   
Officers set up a perimeter in the area of Clarice Drive and evacuated residents. The search transitioned into a barricade situation, police said.
   
After interviewing victims and conducting additional investigation, officers found that Calixto allegedly forced his way into three occupied homes in the 1800 block of Clarice Drive, according to police.
   
The 36-year-old man allegedly held a female victim in her home at knifepoint and mentioned a gun, though she did not see the weapon, police said.
   
At about 6:50 p.m., police took the suspect into custody inside a residence in the 1800 block of Clarice Drive, according to police.
   
Calixto suffered injuries not considered life-threatening during his arrest, police said.
   
No other injuries related to the pursuit or arrests were reported, according to police.