On January 25, 2023, at 5:15 pm, Walnut Creek Police officers responded to a residential burglary that just occurred near Bayberry Dr. and Perada Dr. The suspect kicked a door to gain entry, stole a firearm, and ran toward Treat Blvd. on the Ygnacio Canal Trail.
Walnut Creek Patrol Officers, Detectives, and Officers from Concord PD all responded to check the area for the suspect. Witnesses told officers the suspect dropped the firearm on the trail, which officers were able to recover.
Officers located the suspect, Eduardo Cortes-Rodriguez, 35 of the City of Pittsburg, walking on Oak Grove Rd. in Concord and were able to detain him and link him to the burglary. After further investigation, Cortes-Rodriguez was arrested on multiple charges and then booked into the Martinez Detention Facility. At this time, the police department is still investigating other residential burglaries and it is unknown if Cortes-Rodriguez is involved in those cases.
On January 30th, 2023, this case was presented to the District Attorney’s Office for review and the following charges were filed against Cortes-Rodriguez:
- PC 459, First Degree Burglary
- PC 29800(a)(1), Felon in possession of a Firearm
- PC 30305(a)(1), Felon in possession of Ammunition
- PC 487(d)(2), Grand Theft of a Firearm
- Cortes-Rodriguez is still in custody on $135,000 bail.
Walnut Creek Police thanked the Concord Police Department for their assistance with locating and apprehending Cortez-Rodriguez!
Editors Note
- Jan 21: Walnut Creek Police Investigating Series of Residential Burglaries: Walnut Creek Police are asking residents to take precautions to keep their homes safe after two residential burglaries and an attempted residential burglary. — Full Story
