Crime & Safety

Danville Costco Robbed By Masked Suspects: Police

BREAKING: Police arrested an Oakland man in connection with the alleged robbery attempt. Two suspects are still at large.

DANVILLE, CA — An Oakland man has been arrested and two other suspects are on the lam after the trio allegedly robbed the Danville Costco late Monday night, town officials said. According to officials, the three suspects entered the store on Fostoria Way just before 9 p.m.

“One of the suspects, wearing a ski mask, walked to a glass display case, broke the glass with a hammer, and took items from the case,” officials said in a statement. “Store employees confronted the trio, tackling one and holding him on the ground.”

Officials said the masked suspect fled store and left in car. The third suspect left in an unknown direction of travel. Police arrested Oakland resident Kesean Edwards, 21, on suspicion of robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery and burglary. Edwards was booked the Martinez Detention Facility. Officials said the suspects did get away with some Costco property from the display cases.

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The investigation into this case is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to the Danville Police Department at 925-820-2144.

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