3 Arrested Following Car Chase, Foot Pursuit, Pleasanton Police Say

PLEASANTON, CA — Three men suspected of burglarizing cars in the Pleasanton Club Sport parking lot were arrested Sunday morning after they led officers on pursuit in a stolen car, police officials said. A resident called police at about 1:40 a.m. on Sunday to report three men in a white 2003 Toyota 4-Runner who were allegedly trying to burglarize cars at 7090 Johnson Dr.

Officers who responded to the call, saw a car matching the description of the suspect’s vehicle and tried to initiate a traffic stop. Police said the 4-Runner, which was stolen from Hayward, gave chase, and tried to flee the area on eastbound I-580. The car eventually stopped near the Hacienda Drive off ramp.

Police said one suspect, later identified as Hayward resident Richardo Velazquez, 31, exited the car from the driver’s seat and tried to flee on foot. Velazquez was injured when he jumped over a nearby wall and was arrested. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.

The two passengers, Dameon Phillips, 40, of Oakland, and Oakland resident Gregory Robinson, 41, were arrested during the high-risk traffic stop. Methamphetamine and a glass smoking pipe were found during a search of the vehicle, according to police. A search of the suspects yielded burglary tools, including shaved keys in the passengers' possession, police said.

“Pleasanton PD would like to thank the astute resident of Pleasanton who quickly assessed the situation and called 911,” police said in a statement. “This incident is an opportunity to remind Pleasanton residents to call 911 anytime they witness a criminal activity.”

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Pleasanton Police Department at (925) 931-5100.

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Photos courtesy Pleasanton Police Department