Armed Crew Takes Over, Robs San Pablo Jeweler Of $500,000 In Jewels
An armed robbery crew of seven to eight masked men entered and robbed a San Pablo jewelry store of $500,000 in jewels before escaping in newer model Dodge Charger vehicles Saturday. Law enforcement was alerted to the theft at 4 p.m. Saturday. It was reported at the H Bee Jewelry store in the 400 block…
“Explosion” On Stone Valley Road Prompts HazMat Investigation, Road Closure In Alamo Friday
An explosion in the bedroom of a home in the 1000 block of Stone Valley Road in Alamo touched off a full-scale investigation Friday – leading to the closure of Stone Valley Road and a HazMat investigation of the premises. Firefighters from neighboring San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Station 32 responded quickly after neighbors…
Human Remains Believed To Be Alexis Gabe Recovered In Plymouth, CA
Human remains believed to be those of Alexis Gabe have been found in Plymouth, Calif., according to police. While information is sparse at this time, parts of Gabe’s body have been recovered in an area investigators said her ex-boyfriend and suspected murderer Marshall Jones had gone after the Oakley woman went missing. Police said an…
Morning Pursuit From Lafayette To Orinda Lights Up Orindawoods Neighborhood
UPDATE: Search called off – 12:55 p.m. Lockdown at Orinda Academy ended. Suspects still outstanding. Two men who fled from police in Lafayette crashed their car on the St. Stephens off ramp and fled into the Orindawoods neighborhood Thursday, triggering an air and ground search by several police agencies. The two men, described as Hispanic…
Fatal Crash In Concord Tuesday
As we reported last night (Tuesday, Nov. 1), a 79-year-old man was killed after losing control of his car at Oak Grove Road and Treat Boulevard and crashing. The lone occupant of the vehicle was declared dead at the scene. Witnesses reported hearing and then finding the crash on northbound Treat Boulevard at approximately 7:52…
Sawzall Crew Bagged In San Ramon
At 3:15 a.m., prime Witching Hour around these parts lately, San Ramon police officers stopped a van for expired registration during a further examination (lo and behold) located a car jack, sawzall and amputated catalytic converter. We’ve been writing about these guys lately and the local PDs have been scooping them up when they can…
Lafayette Home Damaged By Fire Thursday
An apparent car fire at a residence in the 3600 block of Nordstrom Lane in the Happy Valley neighborhood spread to the home early Thursday morning, damaging the structure. The blaze, reported at 12:42 a.m., drew a sizable response from Lamorinda fire departments. Police officers searched the residence to warn occupants of the blaze as…
Double Shooting In Concord Sunday
Two people were shot and seriously wounded after gunfire broke out in the 1600 block of Haller Court Sunday. The shooting was reported at approximately 10 p.m. Police and fire department personnel are at the scene and police are apparently canvassing for witnesses and evidence. Neighbors contacting this site said they heard a flurry of…
Concord’s Imperial Palace Burns – Again
A shuttered Concord restaurant burst into flames – again – early Friday morning. The blaze erupted around 4 a.m. at the building in the area of Willow Pass Road and Fry Way, triggering a heavy response from firefighters. Roving lensman Craig Cannon said the old Imperial Restaurant started burning about 4a.m. and was still burning…
“They’ll Never Spot Us… This Is Lo-Vis Canary Yellow.”
We’ve been getting reports of a “Banana Yellow Dodge Challenger” with “phased” racing stripes spotted leaving the scene of recent thefts/holdups. Thanks to some good work by the San Pablo police department the car was stopped, two occupants arrested and we were able to learn what “phased” racing stripes look like after an armed robbery…