Richmond Duo Charged In Beating Person For Rolex Watch In Walnut Creek

WALNUT CREEK, CA — Two Richmond men were charged Friday for an attempted armed robbery of a person's Rolex watch in Walnut Creek— a crime that left the victim bleeding in a parking lot, authorities said.

"WCPD detectives worked tirelessly to prepare and present this case ... to the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office for review," the Walnut Creek Police Department said.

Arrested were suspects, Shaune Rogers 34, and David Lopez, 33, both of Richmond.

Walnut Creek officers were called Thursday at 4 p.m. to Ygnacio Plaza on Ygnacio Valley Road where a person was bleeding in the parking lot after being struck in the head with handguns by two, masked suspects attempting to steal the individual's Rolex watch, police said.

The pair, later identified as Rogers and Lopez, left the scene in a black Honda sedan, which they later crashed on Bancroft Road near La Corso Circle and then ran off, officials said. Walnut Creek police said assistance from witnesses and a Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office helicopter led to the arrests.

Rogers, held on $1 million bail, was charged with conspiracy, attempted robbery, assault with a deadly weapon (firearm), felon in possession of a firearm and hit-and-run, plus enhancements, police said.

Lopez, held on $940,000 bail, faces charges of conspiracy, attempted robbery, assault with a deadly weapon (firearm), and felon in possession of a firearm, plus enhancements, the department said.

"We would like to thank all involved for their part in this excellent investigation," Walnut Creek police said.

Anyone with further information on the case can contact the Walnut Creek PD at 925-943-5844.

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