2nd Arrest Made In Macy's Smash-And-Grab Robbery: Walnut Creek Police

WALNUT CREEK, CA — A second suspect has been arrested in a smash-in-grab robbery in June at Macy's in Walnut Creek's Broadway Plaza, the Walnut Creek Police Department said.

On June 18, three men dressed in hooded sweatshirts and masks entered Macy's and began smashing jewelry display cases with hammers, authorities said. No employees or shoppers were injured during the robbery. The suspects stole an unknown amount of high-end watches and were seen driving away in a white older model four-door Honda sedan.

An investigation by the Walnut Creek Police Department and the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office led to an arrest warrant for Jammoni Simon, 19, of Vallejo, as one of three suspects identified in the case, officials said. He was taken into custody July 5. On July 8, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office filed charges against Simon for robbery, burglary and possession of a loaded firearm.

For the past several months, detectives continued to develop leads and determined Gerald Dial, a 20-year-old man from Vallejo, was involved. The case was presented for review to the DA's Office. On Feb. 28, the DA's Office filed felony robbery, burglary and grand theft charges against Dial.

On March 23, detectives located and arrested Dial on a warrant at the San Francisco Airport. Dial was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility. Dial was no longer in custody, as he posted bail.

Police asked anyone who has information on the case to contact WCPD at 925-943-5844 or call the anonymous tip line at 925- 843-5865.