Police Arrest Teenager for Vehicle Tampering and Possession of Burglary Tools 
HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA – August 21, 2019 – On August 20, 2019, a man was arrested for breaking into a vehicle.
On August 20, 2019, about 10:49 pm, Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of McCarthy Street for a male seen checking car doors. Before officers arrived the caller said he heard a near-by car door slam shut.
Officers arrived and began to search the area where the suspect had been seen. Upon seeing a garbage bag full of recyclables, leaned up against a van, officers stopped to investigate.
Officers looked into a van and saw a person hiding inside. The person was identified as being James Infante (18) who is a Hollister resident. Infante told officers the vehicle belonged to a family member that lives nearby. Officer determined neither of the statements was true.
Upon searching Infante, officers found several tools commonly used for burglary, especially vehicle burglary.
Infante was arrested and booked on the charges possession of burglary tools, prowling, and tampering with a vehicle
Anyone having information on this case is asked to call the Hollister Police Department at 636-4330. Persons wishing to remain anonymous can call the WeTip Hotline at 800-78-CRIME. Information provided to WeTip may qualify for a reward.
Address/Location
Hollister Police Department
395 Apollo Way
Hollister, CA 95023
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 831-636-4330
