Crime & Safety
Police Search For Suspects In Two Friday Armed Robberies
Robberies don't appear to be related, police say.
WALNUT CREEK, CA — Walnut Creek police are looking for armed suspects involved in two Friday robberies they say don't appear to be related.
At approximately 1:11 p.m., Nov. 3, police received a report of a robbery in the Newell Promenade shopping center in the 1500 block of Newell Ave.
The victim was getting into an Uber when two masked subjects - one reportedly holding a dark-colored gun - allegedly confronted the victim. After a brief struggle, the suspects allegedly stole the victim's watch and fled. The victim sustained a facial injury.
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About two hours later, at approximately 3:16 p.m., police received a report of a robbery in the Burger King parking lot in the 1700 block of N. Broadway.
The victim was sitting in his car when two masked suspects — one holding a dark-colored gun —approached him. One suspect allegedly forcibly took the victim's wallet and jewelry and then fled. The victim sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
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Police said in a statement Saturday "At this time, these incidents do not appear to be related."
Anyone with information about either robbery can contact police at (925) 943-5844 or use the anonymous tip line at (925) 943-5865.
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