Eyewitness Helps Catch East Bay Auto Burglars

LAMORINDA, CA — Two people were arrested for allegedly burglarizing a vehicle in a parking lot at the Rheem Valley Shopping Center in Moraga. An eyewitness gave police a description that led to the arrests.

Last Wednesday, April 4, the witness called police to report that a suspect had broken a window, reached into the vehicle and removed property. The person ran to a waiting vehicle that drove toward Orinda. The eyewitness provided the dispatcher with a good description which was immediately broadcast.

An Orinda Police officer spotted the car on Moraga Way and stopped it near Northwood. Both people in the car were arrested and booked into the Contra Costa County Jail.

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All of the stolen items were recovered.

Police also obtained surveillance video.

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Moraga Police remind drivers to lock your vehicles, hide your valuables before you park and report suspicious people.

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