Hayward Felon Arrested Following 2 Armed Robberies In Fremont

FREMONT, CA — A Hayward felon, 26-year-old Rudy Garcia, was arrested on Friday on suspicion of committing two armed robberies in Fremont. Police believe that he not only committed those robberies but may be responsible for many more.

The first robbery on Thursday happened in the noon hour at Kato Road and Warm Springs Boulevard. “A stranded motorist was waiting for assistance when a suspect vehicle stopped and a male suspect threatened the victim with a handgun,” Fremont Police said in a release. “The suspect stole jewelry and personal property from the victim before fleeing the scene.”

About an hour later, the second armed robbery occurred in the 44000 block of Old Warm Springs Boulevard. In that case, “A victim was parked in his vehicle when a suspect walked up to his window and pointed a handgun at him. The suspect stole cash and other personal property from the victim before fleeing the scene in a vehicle.”

Detectives reviewed the Community Camera network footage and identified the suspect vehicle as an older white Chevrolet Tahoe.

On Friday, detectives identified a suspect and obtained an arrest warrant.

Undercover detectives from the Special Operations Division began searching for him. At 2:20 p.m., he was found in the 42000 block of Philadelphia Place. Detectives deployed a drone overhead as they attempted to arrest him. “The suspect fled on foot but was followed by the drone and quickly caught by pursuing detectives,” police say. “An unloaded firearm and separate loaded magazine were also recovered from the area where the suspect had fled.”

Garcia is on parole for assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, and possession of a stolen vehicle. He has multiple prior arrests for robbery, illegal possession of a firearm, parole violations, transportation of narcotics for sale, and felony evading.

In addition to being arrested on suspicion of robbery, Garcia was arrested on the following outstanding warrants:

• Assault with a Deadly Weapon
• Illegal Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
• Felony Evading
• Parole Violation

Detectives say that Garcia has a history of pulling off robberies and believe there are other victims. If you think that you’ve been robbed by Garcia, contact Det. Troy Roberts at 510-790-6900 or troberts@fremont.gov