Gilroy Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two men who robbed a 32-year-old woman at gunpoint in front of her children.
The suspects approached the woman, who is from Gilroy but not being identified by police, as she stood near her car in the parking lot of the shopping center at 950 Renz Lane at approximately 7:06 p.m. June 29. The first suspect displayed a revolver and demanded the victim’s purse and car keys while the second suspect stood close by and acted as a lookout.
The first suspect is described as a white male, 20-21 years old, approximately 6 feet tall and weighing about 160 pounds. He has short cropped, light colored hair, blue eyes and has an unknown tattoo on his inner right forearm. He was wearing a black tank top and carrying an unknown make and model revolver. The second suspect, who acted as the lookout, is described as a white male, 20-21 years old, approximately 6 feet tall and weighing about 160 pounds. He has short, blond hair and was wearing a white tank top.
Both suspects fled the scene with the victim’s purse on foot through the parking lot heading west, according to GPD Sgt. Pedro Espinoza.
Multiple officers arrived at the reported crime scene within minutes and conducted a search for the suspects. Despite their efforts and investigative techniques, the suspects were not located, explained Espinoza.
No injuries were reported during the robbery, he added.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of these two subjects is urged to contact Gilroy Police Anti-Crime Team Detective Diana Mora or Gilroy Police Officer Tarasco at (408) 846-0350. Parties wishing to remain anonymous may call We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 (1-800-78-CRIME).
