Los Banos man, 29, arrested in connection with armed robberies in San Jose
A Los Banos man has been arrested for his involvement in two armed robberies in San Jose, according to the San Jose Police Department.
According to a news release, the armed robberies happened on Jan. 17-18.
On Jan. 17, at about 8:25 p.m., police officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at a liquor store, the news release said.
Two suspects arrived in a red Corvette and entered the store. One suspect brandished a knife at the victim while the second demanded cash and threatened to kill the victim. One suspect emptied two cash registers and handed the second suspect the cash inside. Both suspects fled prior to police arrival, the news release said.
On Jan. 18, at about 11:25 p.m., officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at a convenience store, police said.
Two suspects entered the store and confronted the victim. One suspect brandished a knife at the victim, and the second suspect told the victim to open the cash register. The suspect threatened to shoot the victim if he did not comply. The suspects took cash before fleeing the scene, the news release said.
On Jan. 21, the primary suspect, Mohamed Husein, allegedly was involved a carjacking in San Jose that resulted in a pursuit that prompted several officer-involved shootings. During the investigation, detectives identified Edward Macias, 29, of Los Banos as the second suspect.
On Jan. 22, San Jose police detectives located and apprehended Macias at his residence in Los Banos.
During the search of his residence, detectives located evidence related to the crimes. Macias was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail on charges related to robbery and conspiracy.
