Crime & Safety
Suspect Arrested After Armed Robbery And Pursuit In Castro Valley
A helicopter and license plate reader technology were used to help catch the suspect.
CASTRO VALLEY, CA — Alameda County Sheriff's deputies arrested a suspect involved in an armed robbery in Castro Valley on Tuesday. The victim was not injured.
The crime happened at approximately 10:50 a.m. when a suspect stole a victim's wallet containing cash and credit cards in the 20000 block of Redwood Road.
The suspect fled the scene in a silver Jeep with Oregon license plates, according to the sheriff's office.
Using FLOCK Automated License Plate Reader cameras, detectives from the Street Crimes Unit located a vehicle matching the description in Oakland.
With assistance from the East Bay Regional Park District Police’s Eagle 6 helicopter, deputies attempted a traffic stop. When the suspect failed to yield, a pursuit ensued.
The suspect was later located with the help of good Samaritans and arrested.
A loaded gun was also recovered near the vehicle.
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office credited the teamwork between various units, the EBRPD helicopter, and community members for the swift apprehension of the suspect.
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