Teen Demands Entry for Sneakers | San Jose News

A 19-year-old from Oakland allegedly stormed a woman’s grandmother’s home, threatening her with a gun and demanding entry—only to steal a pair of size 12 sneakers and vanish. The grandmother identified him, leading to his arrest in San Francisco. Now facing felony burglary and criminal threats charges—with enhancements for targeting a vulnerable victim—he’s set for a preliminary hearing on September 23rd. A breakup turned into a heist over kicks—and the law’s already stepping in. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/09/15/open-the-door-granny-berkeley-teen-charged-with-breaking-into-womans-home-over-lost-love-and-sneakers/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34f9eac0c8124599 Report issues to [email protected].