Two Arrested in Connection with Alleged Commercial Burglaries at Same Location in Hollister
SAN BENITO COUNTY — Police in Hollister have arrested two individuals in connection to two commercial burglaries at the same business two days apart.
On the morning of May 29, an officer responded to a report of a commercial burglary during the night on the 1100 block of East Park Street, police said in a press release.
Police determined that the burglary had likely involved two suspects, described as a male and female. The suspects had allegedly forced entry into a storage area of the business and taken a few items.
Just two days later, on the morning of May 31, police responded to a report of a second burglary at the same location. Surveillance video on-site captured both burglaries, police said.
The same suspects forced entry into a storage unit and, this time, allegedly stole around $1,000 worth of property.
An officer reviewed surveillance video from both burglaries and reportedly recognized the suspects from prior contacts. They identified the suspects as Osvaldo Vergara, 44, and Katherine Branch, 57.
Officers began checking areas around the city. They soon located and arrested Vergara on the 800 block of East Street.
A short time later, officers reportedly found Branch hiding in the San Benito County riverbed. They also allegedly found Branch in possession of items stolen from the business.
Officers took Branch into custody, and both she and Vergara were ultimately booked at the San Benito County jail on suspicion of burglary and theft.
