El Cerrito, CA|News|
Police Operation Heads Off 4 Organized Retail Thefts, Brings Arrests
Officers working with stores headed off four organized retail thefts in progress and arrested five suspects, police said.

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Officers working with stores headed off four organized retail thefts in progress and arrested five suspects, police said.

The suspects are described as four males wearing dark hooded sweatshirts and face masks. At least two of them were armed with handguns.
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The 22-year-old was arrested after fleeing from police and hiding inside an apartment complex laundry room, authorities said.
Both vehicles crashed into a soundwall. The two vehicles never collided, according to the CHP.
The teens were booked into Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall.
The primary suspect, a convicted felon and his female accomplice, were taken into custody after a coordinated operation, police said.
Investigators said Victor Young Corral was displaying a firearm to a friend when it discharged, striking them both.
One woman was rescued from the backyard and treated for smoke inhalation.
The restaurant was unoccupied and is undergoing renovations.