Full Notification

DATE: 04/29/2013
TIME: 1700

TYPE OF CRIME: 459 PC (Burglary), 496(a) PC (Possession of Stolen Property), 182 PC (Conspiracy), 272 PC (Contributing to the delinquency of a minor)

CASE #: 13-1966

LOCATION: 7100 Block of Pitlochry Drive

SUSPECT #1: Wutzke-Berry, Rochelle 19 year-old female, City of San Jose Resident
SUSPECT #2: Name withheld- 16 year-old male San Jose resident.
SUSPECT #3: Name withheld- 16 year-old male San Jose resident.
SUSPECT #4: Name withheld- 15 year-old male San Jose resident.


Details:

On 04/29/2013 at approximately 10:30 am, Gilroy Police Officers responded to the 7100 Block of Pitlochry Drive for an in-progress residential burglary. Four suspects were seen by witnesses entering the residence via a window. An off-duty police officer; who was also in the area, was able to detain one juvenile male suspect while the remaining three fled on foot. Responding officers arrived a short time after and were able obtain additional information from witnesses in the area. An immediate coordinated search of the surrounding area was initiated. Solórzano Middle School was notified of the incident only as a precautionary measure.

Two juvenile male suspects were located hiding approximately one quarter mile away near the Uvas Creek area. The fourth suspect was found to be an adult female, and apprehended after she was located hiding near the crime scene.

The investigation also revealed that these suspects were also in possession of stolen property belonging to victims in the San Jose Area.

Community members are reminded to report any suspicious persons and/or activity to the police department. The keen eye, quick reporting by witnesses, and rapid officer response led to the apprehension of these four burglary suspects.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Gilroy Police Officer Delmoral at (408) 846-0350. Parties wishing to remain anonymous may call We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 (1-800-78-CRIME).

For any other media inquiries please call (408)846-0347.

BY: Sgt Pedro Espinoza
Date: April 29, 2013