FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Suspect Edward Macias

IN-CUSTODY

On January 17, 2026, at approximately 8:25 PM, Officers responded to a report of an armed robbery that occurred at a liquor store located in the 1700 block of McKee Road. Two unidentified suspects had arrived in a red Corvette and entered the store. One suspect brandished a knife at the victim while the second suspect demanded cash and threatened to kill the victim. One suspect emptied two registers and handed the second suspect the cash inside. Both suspects fled prior to police arrival. 

On January 18, 2026, at approximately 11:26 PM, Officers responded to a report of an armed robbery that occurred at a convenience store located in the 800 block of Coleman Avenue. Two unidentified suspects entered the store and confronted the victim. One suspect brandished a knife at the victim, and the second suspect told the victim to open the cash register. The suspect threatened to shoot the victim if he did not comply. The victim feared for his life. The suspects took cash before fleeing the scene.

On January 22, 2026, Detectives, with the assistance of the Covert Response Unit (CRU), located and apprehended Suspect Macias in the city of Los Banos. During the search of his residence, Detectives located evidence related to the crimes. The suspect was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail for crimes related to robbery and conspiracy. 

Anyone with information about this case or similar cases is asked to contact Detective Grodin #4591 or Detective Torres #4946 of the San José Police Department Robbery Unit via email: 4591@sanjoseca.gov and/or 4946@sanjoseca.gov or 408-277-4166.

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