On Friday night, about 100 minors were detained for trespassing at the abandoned Burbank Theater in San Jose. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on South Bascom Avenue. Authorities received reports of the group entering the building with alcohol and causing disturbances in the surrounding area.
Trespass Incident Details
According to Brooks Jarosz, a senior communications officer with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, deputies discovered an open door on the theater’s south side. Upon arrival, they announced their presence, but minors attempted to exit through alternative doors. Some individuals were also seen on the roof.
Response from Law Enforcement
- Deputies detained all minors after they exited the building.
- The building was searched for any remaining individuals or weapons.
- Authorities set up an incident command post at Bascom Avenue and Parkmoor Avenue.
- Parents of the detained minors were contacted by officials.
The group of minors waited along the sidewalk for their parents to arrive. They received warnings not to return to the Burbank Theater. Fortunately, no injuries or firearms were reported during the incident.
Background on Burbank Theater
This event marked the fourth reported trespassing call at the Burbank Theater this year. The building has not shown films since 2000 and recently functioned as a dance studio. Closed since its foreclosure in 2019, the theater was acquired by Milpitas-based business executives in 2022. Multiple redevelopment proposals have since emerged, considering options for housing and medical offices.
