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Car Burglary Goes Wrong In Walnut Creek Wednesday; Knife Brandished In Ensuing Fight

Walnut Creek police are responding to a reported attempted car burglary which – apparently – ended in a struggle over a knife between the suspected burglar and the owner of the targeted car. This incident is evolving and was reported at around 1 p.m., with police called to the 2700 block of Oak Road in…

Bad Apples: Walnut Creek Police Looking For This Trio After Sunday Apple Store Theft

As we reported Sunday, three females entered the Apple store on S. Main St. in Walnut Creek and stole 16 iPhones, reportedly shoving an employee on their way out of the store and fleeing in a silver 4-door Honda Civic. Investigators said a male suspect waited behind the wheel of the car while the theft…

Easy Rider Making Trail Users Uneasy In Walnut Creek; PD On The Case

Police in Walnut Creek say they have received several complaints about a two-wheeled terror riding a black mini-motorcycle in the areas of Perada Dr, Citrus Ave, Oak Grove Rd and Ygnacio Valley Rd. This scofflaw has also (allegedly) been seen riding recklessly on the trail. If you know the identity of the individual or know…

Whaddaya Know, Other Locals Unhappy With Use Of Leaf Blowers… New Anti-Blower Group Organizes In Walnut Creek

Veteran readers may have recognized our past truculence when it comes to the widespread and unceasing use of Satan’s Whistle in the 24/680 – known to the evil scientists who created them as: The Leaf Blower. Past efforts to lessen the impact of the whiny, fume-spewing monsters have been mocked or gone unnoticed by public…

Walnut Creek Destination Maternity Store Robbed Monday

Walnut Creek police are investigating the armed robbery of the Destination Maternity Store at 1604 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Monday night, with a an armed robber striking shortly before the business was scheduled to close, according to witnesses. Sergeant David Rangel said the suspect, described as a Hispanic male adult, 30’s, 5’07”, 200 lbs., black hair, wearing a…

One Dead, Two Critically Injured After Rudgear Road DUI Crash Thursday

One person was killed and two others were trapped in the wreckage of a their cars with critical injuries after a grinding crash at Rudgear Road and the South Broadway extension from Highway 680 Thursday night. County Coroner’s deputies identified the dead man as Hector Garza, 45, of Walnut Creek. Garza’s child also suffered critical…

Thieves Christen Walnut Creek’s New Apple Store

As our Flash subscribers first learned Saturday night, a crew of thieves entered and robbed the recently opened Apple store on South Main Street – making off with thousands of dollars worth of electronics before making a clean getaway. The theft was reported shortly after 5:30 p.m. Saturday and followed another reported grab-and-run robbery from…

Police Capture Three Suspected Armed Robbers After Chase From Walnut Creek Into Lafayette Sunday

Police from Walnut Creek and Lafayette descended on a carload of individuals suspected of an armed robbery at the Tice Valley CVS store in Walnut Creek Sunday, chasing the car into Lafayette and arresting three people who fled from the vehicle. At least two people were arrested in the 900 block of Reliez Station Road…

Apple Broadway Plaza – A Modernist’s Dream – Set For July 28 Opening In Walnut Creek

Apple’s vision of itself apparently includes impressive expanses of glass, water, and its own electronics – a modern tabernacle of technology in downtown Walnut Creek. That the store should choose the ultra-sleek look and feel of modern architecture to showcase its product line would come as no surprise as the company moves to freshen up…

Man Threatens To Jump From Platform At Walnut Creek BART Thursday

UPDate: Patrons reporting that the man has been brought down from the platform, walking toward an ambulance at ground level of the station (2:07 p.m.) ORIGINAL POST: A portion of the Walnut Creek BART station has been closed and further restrictions may be made as police and fire personnel move to assist a man threatening…