5 people arrested for allegedly using fake Tinder profiles to steal victims of car theft in San Jose, California

SAN JOSE, California. – We remind you to think twice before "sliding right" on a dating application.

Police have announced the arrest of five people allegedly responsible for an alleged burglary and car thief in San Jose, California.

The suspects used a fake Tinder profile to lure their victims for a two-week period in March. The victims would have thought to meet a person named "Becky" or "Victoria" for an appointment.

"We are now talking about emotions and logic, so when emotions take over, logic really suffers, and the consequences of not being logical can be deadly," said San teacher Ahmed Banafa. Jose State University and cybersecurity expert. .

Police said at least 11 men had been beaten, stolen or fired at the tip of a knife, usually late-night in the isolated streets near the parks.

The adult suspects were identified as Bryan Gonzalez, 19, Jonathan Jimenez, 18, Lesly Portillo, 18, and Yadira Villarreal, 19, all from San Jose. The fifth suspect is a 15-year-old boy whose name is retained.

At the first meeting with someone, Banafa said: "Make sure someone else is aware (place). Family, friends, and it would be even better than this person is near the meeting, just in case something happens. "

Police said that a break in the case had occurred when a detective had found a surveillance sequence of suspects in one of the areas where the alleged crimes had occurred.

They are all five currently in the county jail or in the juvenile room and face many charges.