FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Suspect Kendrick Robinson

IN-CUSTODY

In November of 2024, the San José Police Department (SJPD) Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) launched a comprehensive investigation after an adult male suspect initiated communication with who he believed to be a juvenile female for prostitution. The suspect, identified as Kendrick Robinson, engaged in both online and phone communication to arrange commercial sex activities with the victim. HTTF Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for suspect Robinson.

On February 27, 2025, the suspect traveled from the city of Richmond to the city of San José with the intent of exploiting the juvenile victim for commercial sex trafficking. With the support of the SJPD Special Operations M.E.R.G.E. Unit, Detectives arrested Suspect Robinson and booked him into Santa Clara County Main Jail for commercial sex trafficking.

The San José Police Department extends its gratitude to the U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service – San Francisco Field Office for their assistance and collaboration in this case.

Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the San José Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force via email at 4435@sanjoseca.gov or by phone at (408) 537-1224.

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