New Video on Robbery of Elderly Couple

OK Team.....This is new video that captures our suspects just prior to the attack on our 86 year old couple.  

We obtained this from a business on Center Street who was kind enough to search their video and share it with us.  

Our suspects appear about 41 seconds into the video in the upper left corner.  They cross Center Street walking toward the camera, and then move left out of camera sight.  Once again, it is not world class video, but it is what we have.  We are hoping someone will recognize them and give us a tip.  

You can call our Investigations Unit directly at (831) 420-5820.  You can also send a tip anonymously via out text a tip program through our smartphone app or Website.  You can also phone in an anonymous tip at (831) 420-5995. 

Help Us Find These Suspects Who Attacked An 86 Year Old Woman

OK Santa Cruz....We need you to step up BIG TIME on this one.  Video below. 

We need help identifying and locating these suspects.  These teens attacked an 86 year old woman knocking her down and trying to take her purse.  Our victim sustained serious injuries, including a broken pelvis.  We need to find these two!! 

On Wednesday April 16^th, at approximately 8:40 PM, a strong arm robbery attack occurred on Center Street near Church Street.  The attack involved two males in their mid to late teens knocking down an 86 year old woman and attempting to take her purse.  The males were not successful in getting the purse and eventually ran away. 

The victim and her husband were walking home south on Center street after having dinner at a local restaurant.  The two suspects approached from the opposite direction.  The suspects ran at the victim knocking her to the ground.  While the victim was knocked to the ground, the suspects attempted to take her purse.  The victim had her purse strapped over her head and the suspects were unable to take the purse off the victim. 

Unsuccessful at taking the purse, the suspects fled northbound on Center Street. 

Detectives scoured the area for video evidence from businesses and homes in the area.  Video of the suspects after the attack was located at the City Hall complex.  Here is the video

I know.... I know the video is really grainy and lousy, but it is what we have and we're doing what we can to enhance it.  You can also catch the video on the police department's YouTube channel.  The suspect's description is as follows:

White or Hispanic Males.  Mid to late teens, dark hair. 

Both suspects were wearing shorts.  One suspect had a white T-shirt with a small logo on the left chest and a larger logo on the back, depicted here.  

The second suspect is thought have been wearing a blue and white checkered shirt which he appears to have removed after the attack.  You can see him in the background of the above picture.    

The victim has been undergoing medical treatment and care at Dominican Hospital.  Detectives are working with her for the possibility of developing a sketch of the suspect(s).    We will release a sketch if and when it becomes available. 

Anyone with information, or who might have seen these suspects in and around the downtown or Center Street area are encouraged to call the Santa Cruz Police Department Investigations Unit at (831) 420-5820.  Individuals can also submit anonymous tips via our Tipline (831) 420-5995, our smartphone app, or our Website www.santacruzpolice.com. 

Four Sacramento Area Robbery Suspects Arrested

On March 29, 2014, four (4) Sacramento area thugs were arrested following a street robbery where the suspects attacked the victim and took gold chain jewelry from him.  

The robbery occurred at approximately 3:10 PM on Saturday March 29^th.  Details were withheld until today due to investigative follow up that needed to be completed.  

The arrested thugs are:

1. Yahir Alejandro Chavez, 22 years – Sacramento resident
2. Shane Fitzgerald Montue, 21 years – Sacramento resident
3. Lenel James David Randolph, 23 years – Sacramento resident
4. Alphonse Gomez Ramirez, 22 years – Sacramento resident

Yahir Chavez

 

Shane Montue

 

Lenel Randolph

Alphonse Ramirez

The suspects first approached the victim when he was in a parking lot in downtown Santa Cruz.  Initially, the suspects asked for directions.  As this story unfolds, they eventually got directions of "Go to Jail, Do Not Pass Go".  

The victim then left the area and drove to West Cliff Drive near Sunset Ave, where he parked his car.

The victim was approached by at least two of the suspects who began to attack the victim unprovoked.  The suspects punched the victim several times and pulled gold jewelry chains from around his neck.  The victim fought back and chased these cowards back to an awaiting getaway car.

The suspects fled in their getaway car with Mr. Chazez acting as the "wheelman"  The car was a black 2007 Chevy HHR.

A description of the car was broadcast to all area law enforcement agencies.  The suspect’s vehicle was spotted by "Johnny on the Spot" California Highway Patrol Officers traveling southbound on Highway 1.  The suspects attempted to flee from the officers for a short distance, and eventually pulled over at the Highway One Vista Point Rest Area.  Nice work by the CHiPies. 

The suspects were turned over to Santa Cruz officers to finish the investigation.

All four suspects were booked into Santa Cruz County Jail for charges of (1) Robbery, and (2) Conspiracy to Commit robbery.

Suspects Randolph and Montue are both on active parole.  They were also charged with Parole violations.  Suspect Ramirez initially used his brother’s identity.  He changed his mind when we pointed our what this would do to family relations!  He was also charged with false personation.