Armed Robbery Reported In Downtown Walnut Creek Tuesday
Our readers alerted us to an armed robbery near the Wells Fargo Bank branch at Main and Bonanza in Walnut Creek around 3:12 p.m. Tuesday. We were told a man was robbed of his watch and other personal belongings by a suspect who exited a vehicle with two other passengers inside, approached the victim and…
Grass Fires Spark Up In Pacheco, Martinez Monday
Some grass fires have been reported burning up along SR4 in Pacheco. Appear to be multiple starts with a fresh report coming in for a blaze along I680 North at Marina Vista.
Motorcyclist Killed In Clayton Crash Sunday
A motorcyclist was killed on Marsh Creek Road near Three Springs Road in the City of Clayton Sunday, firefighters finding the rider down at 9:09 p.m. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters found the rider down on the road at that location. The person was declared dead at the scene. Police said the motorcycle…
CHP Investigating Fatality On SR-242 Thursday
Investigators responded to reports of a possible pedestrian down in the southbound lanes of SR-242 just north of Gregory Boulevard Thursday, recovering a body at that location. Officers are attempting to determine how the person came to be on the freeway. The discovery was made at approximately 11:33 p.m. and officers were reportedly talking with…
Bicyclist Injured By Concord Hit And Run Driver Wednesday
Concord police are looking for the driver of a black 2015-16 Honda Civic which kept going north on I680 after striking a bicyclist at Diamond Boulevard and Willow Pass Road Wednesday. The collision was reported at 9:44 p.m. Police closed the location of the crash for several hours Wednesday in order to facilitate their investigation.…
Robbery Crew Makes Off With Cash, Merchandise In Lafayette Early Saturday
A crew of armed robbers robbed the 7Eleven store at 3347 Mt. Diablo Boulevard early Saturday, brandishing guns and making off with several hundred dollars in cash and store merchandise. The trio, all armed with handguns, struck at 12:53 a.m. No injuries were reported. They were believed to have been driving a 2017 Model Nissan…
Air And Ground Search For Suspected Burglar Suspended In Lafayette-Walnut Creek
A sizable police presence is in place and searching for a suspected burglar believed to have made his way into a home in the area of El Curtola Boulevard and Juanita Drive Friday night. The suspect, described only as a black male in dark clothing, is believed to have entered a home and taken items…
Injury Crash Closes Rheem Boulevard At Glorietta Wednesday
A serious injury crash believed to have involved at least two vehicles led to a rescue effort for one driver and closure of Rheem Boulevard at Glorietta on Wednesday. One car was reported on its side after striking a pole at the key intersection. Life-saving measures were undertaken for one of the motorists, reported to…
Lafayette Walgreens Robbed Friday
Police are searching for the man who implied he was armed as he robbed the Lafayette Walgreens store, 3614 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, of cash Friday morning. The robbery was reported at approximately 9:50 a.m. The suspect is described as a black male, heavy set, black ski mask, red coat, green pants. He was last seen…
Lookalike Cop Robs Motorist In Martinez Thursday
Investigators are looking into the robbery of a motorist traveling Franklin Canyon and McEwen roads in Martinez when they were stopped by an individual in attire resembling a police uniform and driving a car equipped with red and blue lights. The thief reportedly made off with a sizable amount of cash and personal items. No…