“Hugging Bandit” Strikes Again In San Ramon; Jewelry Taken

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Police in San Ramon are investigating the theft of an expensive necklace taken when a stranger approached and hugged the older victim at around 9:35a.m., unfastening the jewelry and fleeing in a waiting black sedan.

The vehicle was last seen on Davona Drive heading toward Alcosta Boulevard.

The victim, taken by surprise as so many others have been surprised and victimized, was shaken but unhurt.

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7 Comments

  1. Jeff on Aug 5, 2025 at 3:05 pm

    ITWWOT

  2. Siobhan Hunter-Maartz on Aug 6, 2025 at 4:34 pm

    Again?

    • NEWS24-680 on Aug 6, 2025 at 4:35 pm

      Afraid so…

  3. Kate Clark on Aug 6, 2025 at 4:34 pm

    Again???

  4. Dan Bertia on Aug 6, 2025 at 5:08 pm

    Description of suspects??

  5. Kim Gunderson on Aug 6, 2025 at 8:43 pm

    Maybe a photo of the jewelry if you have it. So we know what to look for?

  6. B Gordon on Aug 7, 2025 at 9:13 am

    Any video?

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