Twisty Pursuit Down I680 Ends With Dog Bite, Handcuffs For Car Theft Suspect Wednesday

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A circuitous air and ground pursuit of a suspected car thief snaked through Concord and ended in Pleasant Hill Wednesday after the alleged thief abandoned his vehicle and fled into the neighborhood.

The unidentified suspect was eventually pinpointed hiding under landscaping in the area of 50 Cleaveland Road – with the Sheriff’s STARR III helicopter orbiting the area and directing officers on the ground in to make the arrest. A sheriff’s canine did help flush the suspect, biting him about the head and cheek and requiring treatment for bite injuries at a local hospital.

Things kicked off with California Highway Patrol and Concord PD officers falling in behind the suspect vehicle, a black Nissan pickup, and following the operator as he attempted to evade pursuers through Concord and eventually on into Pleasant Hill.

A perimeter was established when the suspect abandoned his vehicle on Richie Drive and fled into nearby yards.

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17 Comments

  1. Jeff Lowe on Dec 19, 2024 at 5:51 am

    The odds are stacked against one trying to flee from pursuing authorities who have aircraft, radio communications and K-9 resources at its disposal. Good catch LEOs.

    • NEWS24-680 on Dec 19, 2024 at 8:59 am

      We know, hardly seems fair doesn’t it? But we’re still not getting them their own helicopters…

      • Zarr on Dec 20, 2024 at 10:52 am

        WTH kind of response is this NEWS24-680?!?!? Are you just yet another liberal hack… “hardly seems fair?” …really… these suspects are criminals and pray on law abiding citizens and you think law enforcement needs to be “fair” while apprehending and getting these low life scum sucking criminals off the streets??

        • NEWS24-680 on Dec 20, 2024 at 11:47 am

          We would think it was apparent to most clear-thinking souls that a lone dude running from the law in a stolen pickup truck didn’t stand much of a chance against a convoy of pursuing CHP officers, sheriff’s deputies, local police and a sheriff’s helicopter – not to mention the fur missile that eventually dined on his face. We stand by our assertion that the odds were stacked against him and the outcome virtually assured.

          You, of course, are free to label us as you wish. Believe us, we’ve heard it all.

          Respectfully,

          The LibTard Dem Incel Nazi Trumper Hacks

        • Jeff Lowe on Dec 20, 2024 at 12:59 pm

          It was my impression that the 24/680 reply was generated with proverbial tongue placed in proverbial cheek. Just musing from my vantage point.

          • NEWS24-680 on Dec 20, 2024 at 1:03 pm

            Jeff, a valued contributor here… gets us.



  2. Jeff on Dec 19, 2024 at 7:39 am

    Oh good, at least he turned into a chew toy.

    ITWWOT.

    Firestone 11R

    • NEWS24-680 on Dec 19, 2024 at 9:02 am

      We wouldn’t wish a dog bite on anyone… though the doggos are sometimes needed.

      • Barbosa on Dec 19, 2024 at 10:40 am

        Do we know if the dog is okay? Does the poor pup need antibiotics or treatment? Counseling?

        • John Hemm on Dec 19, 2024 at 12:22 pm

          Thank you.

        • Jeff on Dec 19, 2024 at 2:11 pm

          The dog might need a rabies shot.

          Firestone 11R

  3. JB on Dec 19, 2024 at 2:32 pm

    I need an all caps acronym to float on here too. I’m thinking DDD (“Don’t Do Drugs”), but DDD is already taken by Guy Fieri’s culinary travels and larger-sized undergarments.

  4. David on Dec 19, 2024 at 9:57 pm

    This dog is not Lassie or Rin Tin Tin. It does not survey the situation and evaluate before attacking. It is trained to subdue whatever it is aimed at, although “subdue” is too nuanced for what it is actually trained to do. Pulling off pieces of the alleged criminal’s face during a pursuit is not good police work unless the intent of the police work is terror, and we have seen that before in wartime and in the struggle for civil rights.

    I am glad that the perpetrator was apprehended and sad at how dark and low we have sunk in reverie.

    • George on Dec 20, 2024 at 10:11 am

      Maybe next time he won’t run from police or better yet get a job.

      • David on Dec 21, 2024 at 12:17 am

        Frankensteining the face is a very expensive police tactic from a taxpayer’s perspective due to civil law and the often-devastating visual evidence, and it makes rehabilitation and finding that job all the more difficult, but hey, root for the outcome you prefer.

  5. Sandy Lehman on Dec 21, 2024 at 10:37 am

    Ouch!

  6. Tim on Jan 3, 2025 at 9:43 am

    Good doggie.

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