Crime & Safety
Attempted Strong-Arm Robbery Suspect Arrested In Milpitas
A man suspected of punching a woman during an attempted robbery in Milpitas was arrested, police said.
MILPITAS, CA — A 35-year-old man was arrested in connection with a violent attempted robbery in Milpitas, police said Thursday.
Police received a report around 7:32 p.m. Tuesday of an attempted strong-arm robbery on the 100 block of Sierra Way. A 52-year-old woman said that a suspect confronted her as she left a nearby business, punched her, causing her to fall to the ground, and tried unsuccessfully to take her wallet from her hand.
Around 7:21 a.m. Wednesday, police responding to a report of a disturbance inside a business on the 1700 block of South Main Street came into contact with Sir William Matthew Alexander, whom officers recognized from previous contacts and who matched a description given by Wednesday's attempted robbery victim. The victim arrived at the scene and identified Alexander as the suspect.
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Alexander was arrested and later booked at the Santa Clara County Jail on suspicion of attempted robbery and battery.
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