Suspects Abandon Stolen Car After Vehicle Pursuit, Flee Into Lafayette Monday
At this hour (8:06 p.m.) police and sheriff’s deputies have detained two of five men who fled from a suspected stolen car after a chase from Walnut Creek Monday, three suspects still at large in the area of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Pleasant Hill Road.
A significant police presence is currently in the area. This site has been unable to confirm a report that a weapon was recovered from the abandoned car shortly after it was located. One person was detained almost immediately after the chase ended adjacent to Highway 24.
A second suspect was found on the second floor of an apartment complex in the 3200 block of Mt. Diablo Boulevard and detained at gunpoint.
The car was being pursued by Walnut Creek police officers when it developed engine and tire trouble and was abandoned by its occupants.
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We were having dinner in Walnut Creek when your alerts started coming in. We said something about a search in Lafayette and the nice people at the table next to us asked what’s that about Lafayette?!? Pretty soon they were sitting with us but they probably signed up for alerts with you. Sounded pretty wild out there – glad no local residents were hurt.
Always nice to bring neighbors together!
Too much excitement for a Monday night
We hear you, Teresa…
Too close for comfort! Weโre all the suspects apprehended in the Lafayette Hwy 24 Police car chase?
We believe 2 of the 5 people believed to have been in the car were arrested, Edward…
Something tells me these 5 weren’t going to the Drive In movies together.
Well, since Newsom wants to shorten the probation terms of convicted criminals (by about 60%) in this state, it doesn’t matter if you’re arrested or not. The “feelings” of the criminals and “alleged stigma” of the felons is more important to liberals than justice. A slap on the wrist is all they’ll get anyway.
Nailed it!!
(Edit)That was pretty crazy. Saw the police cruising the hotel and figured something was going on.