Criminal Acts: Assault, Threat and Burglary

It's been a busy week for the Gilroy Police Department, with suspects evading arrest, an attempted stabbing and burglary consuming the week thus far.

Although more than a handful of incidents have taken place, Patch sifted through the reports and found a few that looked particularly interesting. Check them out, below.

Thursday, Oct. 27
12:28 a.m.—A man and woman were arguing over a cell phone on Wren Avenue when the confrontation became violent. The victim reported that the man, her ex-boyfriend, had punched her in the face four to five times, according to the Gilroy Police Department press report.

Wednesday, Oct. 26
2:08 p.m.—George Luna, 50, was arrested on suspicion of theft, after he tried to leave a San Ysidro Avenue store with over $650 worth of items. Luna was observed placing the items in his cart and then covering them up in attempts to conceal them.

8:30 a.m.—A commercial burglary took place at a business located on E. Tenth Street. The unknown suspect shattered the front glass door, and also shattered the display glass. A vacuum cleaner inbox, three nail-drying lamps and a bag of quarters were stolen. In total the burglary and damage to the business amounts to a loss of over $900.

Tuesday, Oct. 25
1:33 a.m.—A man threatened to shoot a woman, and then began chasing her down First Street. No weapon was every seen and the case appears to be under investigation.

This arrest information was supplied by the Gilroy Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. To view more crimes that occurred over the past week, refer to the attached press report.