FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Suspect Isaiah Esquibel	Suspect Osvaldo Gomez	Juvenile Suspect
IN-CUSTODY	ARRESTED	ARRESTED

On June 11th, 2025, at approximately 9:10 PM, Officers responded to a report of a strong armed robbery that occurred in the 500 block of Hermitage Avenue. The victim was attempting to sell a pair of shoes valued at about 480 dollars. One suspect communicated with the victim via an online application and agreed to meet the victim. Three suspects then arrived in a vehicle at the address mentioned above. One suspect exited the vehicle and pushed the victim. The suspect took the victim's shoes before getting back into the vehicle. The suspects then fled the scene.  

That same day, at around 10:15 PM, Officers responded to another report of a strong armed robbery that occurred in the parking lot of the 4900 block of Cherry Avenue. The suspects forcefully took a watch, valued over 3,000 dollars, from the victim during a negotiated transaction. The suspects assaulted the victim before fleeing the scene in a vehicle. 

San José Police Department Robbery Unit Detectives began a comprehensive investigation into the two separate incidents. During the investigation, Detectives identified Isaiah Esquibel, Osvaldo Gomez, and a juvenile suspect as the primary suspects. Detectives obtained arrest warrants for the three suspects and search warrants for their residences. 

On August 19th, 2025, Suspect Isaiah Esquibel was arrested in the city of San José. During the search of his residence, Detectives located a loaded firearm.

On August 22nd, 2025, Suspect Osvaldo Gomez and the juvenile suspect were arrested in the city of San José. During a search of the juvenile suspect's residence, Detectives located a loaded firearm and other firearm parts.

The adult suspects were booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for the robberies and firearm related crimes. The juvenile suspect was an adult at the time of the arrest and was booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail. He was later transferred to Juvenile Hall. 

Stay Alert, Stay Safe: Using Online Marketplaces

Are you buying or selling online? Whether it's furniture, electronics, or clothing, online marketplaces can be convenient, but safety should always be a priority. Here are some quick tips to protect yourself:

1. Meet in Public Places
Always meet in well-lit, public areas like coffee shops or designated exchange zones. Avoid secluded spots or inviting strangers to your home.

2. Never Go Alone
Bring a friend or family member with you, especially when making high-value exchanges.

3. Trust Your Instincts
If something feels off, it probably is. Scammers often pressure you to act fast. Slow down and walk away if needed.

4. Keep Records
Take screenshots of the listing, messages, and payment receipts. This can help if anything goes wrong.

Your safety is worth more than a good deal.

Think twice. Stay safe.

Anyone with information about these cases or similar cases is asked to contact Detective Ledesma #4842 of the San José Police Robbery Unit via email: 4842@sanjoseca.gov or 408-277-4166.

Submit crime tips and remain anonymous by using the P3TIPS mobile app, calling the tip line at (408) 947-STOP, or on www.siliconvalleycrimestoppers.org. If the information you submit leads to an arrest, you are eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers Program.