Crime & Safety
7 Arrested In East Bay Mall Break-In And Pursuit
One man and six boys were arrested after the smash-and-grab burglary and pursuit, according to the Concord Police Department.
CONCORD, CA — Seven people were arrested in Concord early Sunday morning after allegedly burglarizing the Sunvalley Shopping Center, according to police.
Just before 4 a.m., security at the mall contacted police about a burglary in progress. A large group of suspects forced entry into glass doors, busting one down.
Officers arrived and apprehended three suspects; four took off in a vehicle, leading to a police pursuit.
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The driver lost control and crashed, then jumped out and fled on foot. The three suspects left in the car were all arrested. The driver was located a short distance away, hiding in bushes and taken into custody.
One suspect was allegedly found to be in possession of a firearm with modifications that made it an assault weapon.
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There are no outstanding suspects and all are facing an extensive list of allegations, the Concord Police Department said.
Six juvenile boys, all from San Pablo and Richmond, were booked at the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall. Marcos Ramirez-Castro, 18, from Richmond, was booked at the Martinez Detention Facility.
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