Man Beaten, Robbed Outside Rossmoor Safeway Thursday

Witnesses reported a man down and bloodied outside the Rossmoor Safeway store in the 1900 block of Tice Valley Boulevard after he was assaulted by a carload of young men wearing hoodies.

The trio left their victim and escaped in an older model red sedan, Walnut Creek police quickly flooding the area to render aid to the victim – who was ultimately taken to a local hospital for treatment – and search for the suspects.

The robbery was reported at approximately 11 p.m. The assailants, however, turned out to be four women.

A car similar in description to the vehicle used in the assault was stopped by police a short distance away and four teens were arrested after their car was stopped on nearby Chives Way.

In a statement released Friday afternoon, Walnut Creek PD stated the following:

Arrested:
Antonina Abdulwajid (18 year old resident of Concord)
Jaycee Behnke (18 year old resident of Concord)
Juvenile 1 (17 year old resident of Walnut Creek)
Juvenile 2 (15 year old resident of Walnut Creek)

Charges, 4 Felony Counts:
Robbery, Assault with a Deadly Weapon that is not a Firearm, Causing Injury to an Elder, Conspiracy to Commit a Crime

Four people remain in custody following an incident near Rossmoor. On Thursday, August 7th, at approximately 11:00 PM, the Walnut Creek Police Department was dispatched to the 1900 block of Tice Valley Blvd. on the report of an elderly male being assaulted. Numerous Officers quickly arrived on scene and learned the victim had suffered significant injuries. Officers learned four female suspects had assaulted the victim, stole some of his personal property and then fled the scene in a vehicle.

Witnesses to the crime provided valuable information and Officers were able to leverage technology to confirm the suspect vehicle. Walnut Creek Police Officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle a short time later. All four suspects were taken into custody. The adults were booked into Martinez Detention Facility. The juveniles were booked into Juvenile Hall.

Walnut Creek Police Department Officers and Detectives are continuing to investigate this crime. There appears to be no continued threat to community at this stage. Due to the age of two of the suspects, their names cannot be released. The victim’s name is being withheld to protect their privacy.