Man Dies In Custody After Vandalizing Pleasanton Grocery Store

PLEASANTON, CA — A man suspected of vandalizing a Pleasanton grocery store died after being arrested Wednesday afternoon, police officials said.

Employees, who reportedly said they were afraid for the safety of other customers, called police after the man began destroying bottles of alcohol and slamming a shopping cart on the ground at Raley's at 5420 Sunol Blvd.

When officers arrived, they detained the man nearby on Mission Avenue. The man, who was later identified as 38-year-old Jacob Bauer, allegedly resisted the officers. Following a struggle, he was eventually arrested on suspicion of vandalism, theft, resisting arrest and battery on a peace officer.

“Once the suspect was detained in handcuffs, an ambulance was called to transport him to Stanford Valley Care for routine medical clearance,” police said in a statement. “As paramedics placed him into the ambulance, the suspect displayed signs of respiratory distress. Paramedics provided immediate medical aid and transported the suspect to Stanford Valley Care where life-saving measures were taken. He was pronounced deceased shortly after arriving at the hospital.”

The officers were taken to Stanford ValleyCare to be treated for their injuries. They have since been released, police said.

The incident is under investigation, and anyone with further information regarding this case is encourage to contact the Pleasanton Police Department at (925) 931-5100.

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