Police Identify San Jose Restaurant Vandal

April 27, 2020

San Jose police have identified the suspect responsible for vandalizing several Asian-owned businesses in South Bay.

Tai Van Trinh, 42, of Milpitas is wanted for the pre-dawn attacks against several Asian businesses; many located in the Berryessa neighborhood. Authorities concluded the vandalism was not hate-crime related.

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You bash Asian businesses but you drive a Toyota Tacoma and you're Asian? . The San Jose Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a vandalism suspect shown in the embedded video. The suspect is responsible for a string of vandalisms where the suspect smashed several glass door and windows. The incidents occurred at the listed locations on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, between 3:15 AM and 6:00 AM. . Case # 20-113-0095: Lee’s Sandwiches, 2525 S. King Rd., San JoseCase # 20-113-0138: Lee’s Sandwiches, 2471 Berryessa Rd., San JoseCase # 20-113-0148: 7 Leaves Cafe, 1743 Berryessa Rd., San JoseCase # 20-113-0180: Tastea, 1160 N. Capitol Ave., San JoseCase # 20-113-0593: Pho Y #1 Noodle House, 2050 Concourse Dr., San JoseSuspect Description: Asian male adult, 5' 6", 130 lbs, wearing a dark hoodie and dark pants. . Suspect Vehicle: Dark pick-up truck (possibly a Toyota Tacoma) with a chrome tool box in the bed of the truck.Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Ryan Wagner of the San Jose Police Department's Burglary Unit at 408-277-4401. . Persons wishing to remain anonymous may either call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line, (408) 947-STOP (7867), or click the link below. Persons providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect may be eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers.

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Trinh’s vehicle is described as a black 2004 extended cab Toyota Tacoma pick-up truck with Texas license plate HZM3285.

Feature Images via San Jose Police Department