9 arrested in connection with San Jose commercial burglaries and 50 vehicle break-ins

San Jose 9 arrested in connection with San Jose commercial burglaries and 50 vehicle break-ins San Jose police used automated license plate readers to track down six adults and three juveniles following a string of smash-and-grab business burglaries and vehicle thefts. By Bay City News • Published November 8, 2026 • Updated on November 8, 2026 at 3:24 pm Nine people, including three juveniles, have been arrested in connection with a series of commercial burglaries and about 50 vehicle break-ins across San Jose, police said Sunday. The commercial burglaries occurred between June 3 and June 24 at three businesses in the 1600 block of Capitol Avenue, the 400 block of Blossom Hill Road, and the 1900 block of Camden Avenue, according to the San Jose Police Department. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are WATCH HERE Investigators said suspects drove vehicles through the businesses to force entry, stole various items and fled before officers arrived. San Jose police Burglary Unit detectives later determined that some of the suspects were also responsible for approximately 50 vehicle burglaries reported throughout the city on June 27 and June 29. Using automated license plate reader cameras, detectives identified nine suspects, including six adults and three juveniles. Police made several arrests between June 17 and Oct. 15. The latest arrests included suspects Diego Frias and Moises Nava, along with two juveniles, police said. Suspect Joshuah Villela, who had previously been arrested in connection with the commercial burglaries, was also rearrested in connection with the vehicle break-ins, authorities noted. Local NFL Trade Deadline 3 hours ago 2026 NFL trade deadline live updates: 49ers acquire WR Keenan Allen from Colts Santa Cruz County 9 minutes ago Coast Guard suspends search for woman swept out to sea in Santa Cruz County The adult suspects were booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail, while the juveniles were booked into Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall on suspicion of burglary. Anyone with information about the cases is asked to contact Detective Corini of the San Jose Police Department Burglary Unit at 408-277-4401 or [email protected]. Tips can also be emailed to [email protected]. Copyright Bay City News This article tagged under: San Jose