A 25-year-old Hollister man has been booked into the county jail
on suspicion of a home invasion that occurred here in 2006,
according to the Hollister Police Department.
A 25-year-old Hollister man has been booked into the county jail on suspicion of a home invasion that occurred here in 2006, according to the Hollister Police Department.
Antonio C. Escobar is the suspect and recently finished a prison term for a separate Los Banos home invasion. On Oct. 3, Escobar was released from prison and brought to San Benito County to face charges in the Hollister case, according to a statement from the Hollister Police Department.
The recommended charges include one count of robbery, two counts of dissuading a victim from testifying, and one count of kidnapping. He remains in the San Benito County Jail with bail at $600,000.
The charges are connected to the June 15, 2006 incident in the 100 block of McCray Street. Residents reported that two suspects entered their home, one armed with a semi-automatic handgun and the second with a knife. The residents alleged the suspects held them inside the home while they stole jewelry and other personal items before fleeing the scene.
The next day, the Reno Police Department stopped a vehicle with a large amount of jewelry and the man, Escobar, was linked to a home invasion robbery in Los Banos.
Hollister police have conducted follow-up investigation, identified him and obtained an arrest warrant.
Anyone with information regarding this case is requested to call Sgt. George Ramirez at (831) 636-4330. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may call WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME. Information provided to WeTip may qualify for a reward of up to $1,000.
