San Jose police ask for public help identifying a suspect who assaulted a customer and vandalized Peters Bakery, a long-standing local business.
Police Seek Help in Bakery Assault Case
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) — In the South Bay, police are asking for help to find the man who assaulted someone at a beloved bakery and made a mess of the place.
Video of the incident has gone viral, but weeks have gone by with no leads. Customers are frustrated that the attacker still hasn’t been found.
Peters Bakery’s Community Impact
Peters Bakery in San Jose is a community gem. For almost 90 years, it has been making desserts.
San Jose resident Clarence Jackson was holding a cake for his daughter’s 19th birthday.
“I’ve been coming to Peters Bakery for about 60 years,” Jackson said.
Incident Details
San Jose police are looking for a man who caused a violent scene at the bakery last month. They hope the public can help identify him.
Peters Bakery posted surveillance video from December 17 of a man who came in trying to sell cleaning wipes. When staff declined, he became belligerent and destroyed equipment. When a customer tried to record him, he tackled her to the ground. Later, he grabbed her phone and smashed it to the ground.
Community Reactions
Brenna Pratt said it’s sad. “This is horrible, it’s a disgrace,” Pratt said.
On Friday, San Jose police held a press conference urging the public to help identify the suspect. They say he is responsible for vandalism and assault.
“The community are our eyes and ears when it comes to crime. Once you report it, we want to work closely to make sure that we get it solved,” said Stacie Shih, senior public information representative.
Statements from Bakery and Customers
The co-owner of Peters Bakery sent a statement: “Violence of any kind, directed at anyone, undermines the sense of security that binds our neighborhood together.”
Customers we spoke to are glad to see there’s a continued effort to find the man. Police say the suspect is known to frequent businesses in East San Jose.
“I think that it’s good they’re doing that, because sometimes, you know, with everything going on, they just might slip through the cracks. So San Jose on top of it is great,” Jose Lopez said.
Business Continues at Peters Bakery
At Peters, they aren’t letting the investigation slow down business for baking.
“I mean, everybody knows about their burnt almond cake. This is what they specialize in,” Pratt said.
Summary of Incident
| Date | Location | Incident Type | Suspect Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 17 | Peters Bakery, San Jose | Assault and Vandalism | Man trying to sell cleaning wipes |
