Crime & Safety

Air Rifle, $1600 In Stolen Tools Found In Pleasanton: PPD

Police arrested a suspect they say stole thousands in tools and had an air rifle in their car.

Police arrested a suspect they say stole thousands in tools and had an air rifle in their car.
Police arrested a suspect they say stole thousands in tools and had an air rifle in their car. (Pleasanton Police Department)

PLEASANTON, CA — A suspect stole about $1600 worth of tools from a Pleasanton store, according to the Pleasanton Police Department.

Earlier this week, officers were able to locate the suspect and the stolen items, which included a drill, radio, and batteries. Officers also reportedly found an air rifle in the passenger seat of the suspect vehicle.

The suspect was charged with grand theft and taken to Santa Rita Jail, according to police.

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