The San Jose Police Department has identified and arrested two suspects for Armed Robbery and Kidnapping for Ransom of a San Jose resident. One of the subjects identified was Cody Hollinquest, 18, of Antioch.
On Monday March 10th, 2014, the victim arranged to meet a person in a parking lot to purchase numerous high value cellular telephones. They had met on a classified advertisement website. When the victim arrived at the designated location, she was confronted by two armed male suspects. After determining that the victim did not bring the agreed upon money with her, the suspects forced her into their car and left the area.
The suspects ordered the victim to contact her friend, who was in possession of the victims money, and deliver it to them. The suspects drove the victim back to the business and took the money.
The victim was released unharmed as the suspects exited the parking lot.
Detectives identified Willie Christopher, age 24, as the suspect whom the victim had arranged the transaction. A warrant was issued for his arrest. In a joint operation with the San Jose and Tulare Police Departments, Willie Christopher was arrested on March 27, 2014 in the Tulare, CA.
The second male involved was identified as Cody Hollinquest, age 18. The San Jose Police Department requested assistance from the Visalia Police Department, and the California Department of Justice Fugitive Task Force in locating Cody Hollinquest. Cody Hollinquest was arrested on April 17, 2014 in Visalia, CA.
Suspects Willie Christopher and Cody Hollinquest were booked into the Santa Clara County Jail on Kidnapping for Ransom and Robbery related charges.
Sergeant Larry Day from the San Jose Police Department Robbery Unit stated, I want to recognize the Tulare and Visalia Police Departments for all of their assistance in this case. The two suspects fled San Jose shortly after the kidnapping and, without the help of Tulare and Visalia, would still be on the streets posing a significant threat towards the community.
Persons wishing to provide information regarding this incident are urged to contact Detective Brian Meeker of the San Jose Police Department’s Robbery Unit at (408)277-4166. Persons wishing to provide information anonymously may contact Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at (408)947-STOP(7867) or may visit www.svcrimestoppers.org and may be eligible for a reward.
Information provided by the San Jose Police Department
4 comments
nice eyebrows thug.
Perfect example of Antioch’s problem.
Who thinks it’s a good idea to meet someone in a parking lot to do a Craigs List transaction? What’s the deal with Antioch, skin color, and crime???
That was the first thing that came to mind. If you couldn’t see that coming you should be wearing a sign.
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