Man Robbed at Knife Point on Church Street

Contributed by the Gilroy Police Department: 

On Dec. 10 12/10/2012 10:30 pm an armed robbery was reported on the 8000 block of Church Street. The victim was at home at the time of police contact. The victim indicated that he was robbed at knife point while walking on Church Street. 

The unknown perpetrator confronted and threatened the victim with a knife and demanded the victim’s wallet. The victim complied at which time the suspect fled the scene running with the victim’s wallet and an undisclosed amount of cash. 

Officers arrived to the vicinity of the reported crime scene within minutes and conducted a search for suspect. Despite their efforts and other investigative techniques, the suspect was not located. 

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