A group of as many as four armed men entered a home on Mystic Place in Alamo Thursday night, brandishing weapons and demanding jewelry from the panicked residents.
Police are looking for a crew of Hispanic males, hooded and masked, believed to be driving a newer, white SUV with black dealer plates.
The men reportedly entered the residence at approximately 8:20 p.m.
There were no reported injuries though police are still arriving at the scene (8:40pm Thursday).
Though details remain sketchy, there are unconfirmed reports that Thursday’s robbery and description of the getaway vehicle used is similar to details given after an earlier robbery in Lafayette.
Firestone 11R protecting the home front in Danville…. … Meet my little friend..
Movie?
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Um, let me guess. A Pacino movie involving ULTRA-violence?
What are the details of the robbery in Lafayette referenced in the article?
Thank you.
Are there any other folks out there that are really upset over all this crime going on? Upset that your District attornies are not prosecuting any of these criminals anymore for social reasons? Do any of you think this is going to get any better for us citizens?
Greg,
I went before the Walnut Creek City Council last week and asked them to resign because of crime.
Firestone 11R
And we know what the response to that will be. If a politician did the honorable thing these days I would fall off my chair.
How did that go over?
Jeremy,
Many sad little faces, but I don’t think any resigned.
Firestone 11R
It won’t get any better until they arrest and discipline these low life scum bags that are perpetrating these crimes. They are not only destroying their communities they are putting the surrounding communities at risk! There is no justification for theft and armed robbery! Until we rid our neighborhoods of this evil famine, that has been allowed to get worse, all law-abiding citizens will continue to be in peril and experiencing the angst of continuing dangerous surroundings. No one should have to live like this, and I am fed up with it. I think we, the law-abiding people, should arm up and be able to protect ourselves! Thats the only way to circumvent these crime issues until we can get those fools out of office and replaced with real Law Enforcment advocates..
100% AGREE!!!!!
Greg,
Yes, of course I’m upset. I can’t believe there are many people out there who like the idea of four armed gunman bursting into their home on a weekday evening. However, it’s obvious that people do not connect what they do in the voting booth with what is happening in our communities.
“it’s obvious that people do not connect what they do in the voting booth with what is happening in our communities…”
As we should have learned in the four regressive years following 2016 election…..
I am cool with how things are, but I’m not one to live in fear or use crime to scare people. Cheers.
“Not Afraid” is not one to live in fear, he’s cool with how things are, and he’s totally down with armed men breaking into your house.
I think you miss the point of not living in fear. It’s perspective rather than ignorance. This type of crime may be on the rise at the moment, but fear of crime is a profit center on social media, I am told, and these trends tend to revert to the mean over time.
Think we have some organized crews working up and down the state.
Yes. We think so, too…
Whats going on in San Ramon???
We’re aware of at least one incident in the area which proved unfounded. We’re also getting reports of a siren (Civil Defense?) sounding. If so, this is not the day to be conducting any testing…
Sirens in san ramon?
We’re aware of at least one incident in the area which proved unfounded. We’re also getting reports of a siren (Civil Defense?) sounding. If so, this is not the day to be conducting any testing…
police at clayton elementary?
We have had reports of police at the entrances/exits of a school there, yes. NO threat or other action specified. Schools throughout the area have been active today.
And then we have the Dem echo chamber.
Benton is one of Garamendi’s women of the year (2023).
The D’s have their messaging down to a science.
Here is what Garamendi had to say about Diana Becton:
Becton has been Contra Costa County’s District Attorney since 2017. She is the first woman, African American, and woman of color to serve in the role since its creation in 1850. For 22 years, Becton served as a judge in Contra Costa County where she was elected and became president of the National Association of Women Judges.
She is known not only for upholding the law and holding people accountable, but also for striving to improve Contra Costa County’s judicial system by focusing on disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline, creating safe alternatives for low-level non-violent offenders, and addressing the mental health needs of our community. She created the Reimagine Youth Justice Task Force to create alternatives to juvenile hall for young offenders and has made efforts to curb racial bias in her department by partnering with the non-profit Vera Institute of Justice to evaluate her office’s decision-making.
Becton’s accomplishments in the judiciary are too enumerable and impressive to list briefly as she is truly a pillar of her community and a true exemplary of the excellence found in our district.
Becton, far from doing business as usual, has aimed to fundamentally change many aspects of our often harsh criminal justice system to decrease bias and fulfill its duty to serve justice.
The only thing heard from the GOP echo chamber lately has been “these handcuffs are sure tight!”
Police and local governments should send you guys notice of tests and lockdowns and such so you can get the word out…..
This is in my very small neighborhood. Not a through street. (Everything is a dead-end!) Not exactly close to 680. I always thought those 2 factors would be a deterrent to would-be criminals looking for a fast escape.
Criminals have become so emboldened that they’ll break in at an hour when they risk encountering homeowners, in an area with only one way in and out. They know that, even if they are caught, they probably won’t face any consequences.
Where the residence home?
They don’t give specific addresses.
In the Stonebridge development at the end of Livorna, about 1.5mi E of 680.
The question is why this home was selected?
These crews are on the lookout for jewelry, money, expensive watches while people are out & about. Then it’s follow them home and put a gun in their face.
Be aware of being followed when going home.
These crews know what their after and if you have it, they have no reservations about robbery to take your property.
Yes.
If I notice someone or suspect they are following me I never go to my home. I pull over and go the other way
I am asking in all seriousness, is there any data to suggest people in home invasion robberies are not facing consequences? I don’t place that type of crime on par with a bunch of teenagers storming Walgreens because they’re bored.
People are just taking this story and reprinting it without credit…
Update?????
Same bunch working the area or a new crew?
Happy valley road breakin?
Why is the September 30 burglary on Happy Valley Road not showing up on Lafayette PD crime reports?
I’m thinking we’re seeing organized groups of thieves scouting and robbing specific communities — East Indian, Mexican, Asian etc and police are keeping it under wraps. About right?