Crime & Safety
Gunman, 2 Companions Try To Carjack Walnut Creek Man: Police
The victim was sitting in his car near an elementary school when the crime happened. Did you catch the suspects on home surveillance video?
WALNUT CREEK, CA — Three teenagers, including one armed with a gun, tried to carjack a Walnut Creek man Sunday evening. He was able to get away and contact police.
A search of the area that included the assistance of a CHP Air Unit did not result in any arrests.
Police say the victim was sitting in his car around 8 p.m. near Walnut Heights Elementary School. As he waited for a friend, three teens approached the car. "One of the suspects pointed a handgun at the driver and ordered him to exit his vehicle," police report.
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The victim drove away and contacted police once he reached a safe location.
Police ask residents in the area of Walnut Heights Elementary to check their home surveillance video for teens matching the following descriptions:
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- three teens.
- all 17-18 years old.
- one wearing a blue hoodie.
- one wearing a gray hoodie.
- no clothing description is available for the third suspect.
If you have information on this crime, including surveillance video, contact Detective Kim Gerstner at gerstner@walnutcreekpd.com
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