A case involving three teenage suspects, a stolen SUV and a police shooting in San Jose has prompted renewed discussion about youth violence and crime prevention efforts in the city.
Two boys, ages 12 and 15, and a 14-year-old girl were arrested June 10 for the burglaries, Livermore police said.
Robert Sonza came to our attention two years ago; he was the first arrest under the SFPD's bait car campaign. Despite more than a dozen arrests for all sorts of felonies, he avoided state prison until now.
Car break-ins have long frustrated drivers across the Bay Area. But data reveals a surprising shift. Reported vehicle burglaries are down significantly in Oakland - by more than 50% compared to the previous year.
While the numbers are encouraging, ABC7 News anchor Dion Lim is asking: do the stats match what's we're seeing in San Francisco? Let's take a look.
A San Francisco judge went through with his plea offer Thursday for a serial car burglar, ordering him released from jail after less than four months. I-Team looks into the details.