Crime reports
Possession of weapons
A 27-year-old male is wanted by police after a search of his home turned up a pair of nunchaku weapons and a large sword. A nunchaku is a traditional Asian weapon characterized by two wood or metal bars held together by a length of rope or chain. According to Hollister police spokeswoman Rosie Betanio, police has responded to a house in the 2800 block of Valley View Road on Tuesday for a possible battery. The suspect and resident of the home fled the scene before police arrived and the weapons were discovered in the man’s room. Betanio said the man is on probation and prohibited from having any weapons.
Domestic violence
A 51-year-old male is being sought by police after a woman reported he kicked, slapped and threw her against a concrete wall. Betanio said the suspected assault occurred during an argument between the man and woman who are in a relationship and that they woman required treatment at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital for minor injuries. No arrests have been made and an investigation is ongoing.
Burglary
A burglary was reported in the 100 block of Maple Street as having happened sometime between Sunday and Monday. According to a police report, an unknown suspect shattered the window of a Chevrolet van parked in the driveway of a residence and stole $4,000 worth of tools. No arrests have been made and police currently have no suspects.
Arrests
Theft
A 15-year-old male was arrested at Save Mart on Tuesday on suspicion of theft after police say he attempted to steal a bottle of E&J Brandy from the store. The boy was detained by private security guards at the store until police arrived and booked him into juvenile hall.
