Armed Robbery Reported In Walnut Creek Tuesday; Visiting Police Officer Loses Badge

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Two men, one reportedly an off-duty police officer, told Walnut Creek police they were robbed by three armed men at the corner of Bonanza Street and N. Main at approximately 7:30 p.m. Tuesday – the police officer/victim telling police his badge was taken by one of the robbers.

Details of the incident remain murky although the two men told police they were approached by three men – one with a Glock-type pistol equipped with an extended magazine – who demanded their belongings, pistol-whipping one of the victims during the theft.

The trio were described only as black males in ski masks. The men were last seen driving south on N. Main in a white Lexus.

An ambulance was summoned to the scene to examine and treat the man who said he’d been pistol-whipped.

UPDATE: 1p.m., Dec. 6
UNCONFIRMED reports that this crew attempted a similar robbery in Oakland following the incident in Walnut Creek and were arrested.

Police badge and multiple guns reportedly recovered.

WCPD issued an update late Wednesday:

At approximately 7:36 p.m. Tuesday, Walnut Creek Police Dispatch received a 911 call of a robbery on the 1500 block of Bonanza St. Walnut Creek police officers responded to the scene and located two victims. The victims said they were approached by three male suspects wearing all black clothing and masks. One of the suspects was armed with a dark-colored handgun. The suspects stole the victim’s wallet, pistol-whipped and stole the bag of the other victim, and fled the scene in a white Lexus. The victim who was assaulted sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

Walnut Creek Police Detectives, in coordination with the Oakland Police Department, located the white Lexus in Oakland. Walnut Creek Police Detectives arrested two suspects, Elias Alcorn and Daymonee Johnson, and recovered stolen property from this robbery. Both were booked at the Martinez Detention Facility for the following charges with a bail of $250,000:
• PC 211 – Robbery
• PC 245 – Assault with a Deadly Weapon
• PC 182(A)(1) – Conspiracy to Commit a Crime

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42 Comments

  1. David on Dec 5, 2023 at 10:07 pm

    More than his badge was taken.

  2. Jeff on Dec 5, 2023 at 10:07 pm

    Wow, so much wrong with this one. #1 being that off duty Leo’s should carry two wallets and never hand over badge or if. More later.

    Firestone 11R

    • David on Dec 5, 2023 at 10:51 pm

      “never hand over badge”
      Yee Haw. You don’t get to write the script, hero.

      (Edit)
      • ken on Dec 6, 2023 at 6:23 am

        That’s right. No question just wait until some has a gun on you.

        • Dan on Dec 6, 2023 at 9:54 am

          Jeff got the ccw for sure I wouldn’t bet against him.

          • David on Dec 6, 2023 at 8:46 pm

            What is this, quick draw?
            Let’s all try to come to consensus on a model of law enforcement for this century.



    • Dani on Dec 6, 2023 at 12:10 pm

      If you have a gun pointed at you you hand over what ever dummy.

  3. Lisbeth Olsen on Dec 5, 2023 at 10:21 pm

    Holy moley

  4. Dan on Dec 5, 2023 at 10:47 pm

    More to this one?

    • NEWS24-680 on Dec 5, 2023 at 11:01 pm

      Inevitably…

  5. Parker on Dec 5, 2023 at 11:23 pm

    Update?

  6. James Mac on Dec 6, 2023 at 2:26 am

    I’m dubious.

  7. Pat Price-Martens on Dec 6, 2023 at 7:12 am

    Any video?

    • NEWS24-680 on Dec 6, 2023 at 7:19 am

      G’morning, Pat… we shall see… perhaps. Several cameras positioned in that area.

  8. Micharl Bless on Dec 6, 2023 at 7:48 am

    Breaking news! Woke WCPD actually released a suspect description of BLACK men, wow! Good job, News24/680, other “news” outlets don’t do that when it’s obvious. Ghetto rats target WC as it’s easy prey – has WCPS solved a single robbery case like this in the past year – can that be determined?

    • NEWS24-680 on Dec 6, 2023 at 8:10 am

      Micharl – Coupla things:
      1. Can you direct us to WCPD release/description regarding this incident?
      2. If you read us, you know we include racial descriptions of suspects when necessary – such as during critical incidents when such information is useful in finding suspects/protecting others.
      3. Such information has, unfortunately, been used to slander people by race and we are sensitive to that usage, frown on it, and WILL NOT ALLOW IT when it is obviously in play.
      4. We take no position PRO or CON regarding local law enforcement, preferring to report on stories when they happen with no skew. BUT a quick read of our archives will reveal successful arrests/prosecutions by this department and other local departments.

  9. Kleinart Family on Dec 6, 2023 at 9:29 am

    Were they in the car at the time? Think about it – you’re in the front seat when 3 guys with guns appear, tap tap on your window and demand your wallet- then maybe see the badge?

  10. Campo Cougar on Dec 6, 2023 at 9:58 am

    Wow. The robbers literally defunded the police.

    • NEWS24-680 on Dec 6, 2023 at 9:59 am

      Still a lot left to be determined.

  11. Sandy Lehman on Dec 6, 2023 at 12:01 pm

    Anything from the police?

  12. Chris Carver on Dec 6, 2023 at 12:03 pm

    What department was he with?

  13. Flyyy Xxx? on Dec 6, 2023 at 12:29 pm

    Whoever wrote this story , you don’t knw your facts!
    The off duty police was out having dinner with his mate. On their anniversary!
    1. They was walking to the car when the mens try to rubbed them . Never was in the car ! Put the gun to theirs heads and rubbed them !
    2. The cops been watching them men rub ppl ! Was tracking the car .
    3. Catch all men !
    4. The off duty police got his stuff back n all .

    • Aaron Brenner on Dec 6, 2023 at 12:46 pm

      Is there a translation function available for this post?

    • Kelly B on Dec 6, 2023 at 12:49 pm

      Sorry but – what???

    • Flyyy Xxx? on Dec 6, 2023 at 1:08 pm

      The story is not all facts ! Period !!!

      • NEWS24-680 on Dec 6, 2023 at 1:11 pm

        Feel free to fill in the gaps, please. Sorry we missed the anniversary angle…

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      • NEWS24-680 on Dec 6, 2023 at 1:15 pm

        And you are…?

        And how do you know?

        (Edit)
      • Gregg on Dec 6, 2023 at 1:23 pm

        You may want to read the story again Xxx Lips… if nothing else but to spare yourself further embarrassment.

        (Edit)
    • NEWS24-680 on Dec 6, 2023 at 1:17 pm

      Who said they were in the car when robbed?

  14. Cahill Country on Dec 6, 2023 at 1:10 pm

    Are you covering Oakland now??

    • NEWS24-680 on Dec 6, 2023 at 1:12 pm

      Apparently. Second case this week.

      • B Gordon on Dec 6, 2023 at 2:42 pm

        There was another one we’re not hearing about?

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  15. Run Forest Run on Dec 6, 2023 at 1:15 pm

    The new laws effectively prevent off duty officers from carrying a gun. Bad idea!

    • Dan Gephardt on Dec 6, 2023 at 1:41 pm

      Did they ever find that FBI agent MP5 and armor? Asking for a friend.

      (Edit)
    • Jeff on Dec 6, 2023 at 3:14 pm

      Wrong, if anything a new proposal is in Congress to expand officers, and retired officers to expand their carry options.

      • Dan on Dec 6, 2023 at 5:51 pm

        Jeff do you know if sb2 applies to judicial ccw?

  16. Robert Hale on Dec 6, 2023 at 2:04 pm

    His “mate?” Australian or Neanderthal?

  17. David on Dec 6, 2023 at 2:14 pm

    Swut happens when you ask ChutButt to write your post.

  18. Teresa Glenn on Dec 6, 2023 at 3:05 pm

    Wow! This turned into something!

  19. Danielle on Dec 6, 2023 at 3:36 pm

    They were tracking the car? Before or after they robbed the people in WC?

  20. Jeff on Dec 13, 2023 at 11:03 am

    Here’s your update, the suspects are no longer in custody.

    Firestone 11R

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