On March 4, 2023, the Pleasant Hill Police Department received a call about an armed robbery that occurred at the Verizon Store.
The incident occurred at 3:26 pm at 622 Contra Costa Blvd, in Pleasant Hill
According to police, two suspects entered the store, threatened employees that they had a gun, and stole multiple cell phones. The suspects then fled in a vehicle and were located by Pleasant Hill officers in the area of Harrison Street and Concord Avenue in Concord.
While the officers attempted to confront and detain the suspects, the suspects did not surrender and the driver of the suspect vehicle drove at one of the officers. The officer shot at the driver striking the car, but did not hit the driver. The second suspect fled the scene on foot.
The suspect vehicle was then chased by Concord police officers and the suspect was ultimately arrested in Bay Point. The suspect who fled on foot in Concord is still being actively sought by law enforcement.
The Contra Costa County Officer Involved Protocol team is leading this investigation. More information will be released at a later time.
Concord Police (5:16 pm)
POLICE ACTIVITY — Concord Ave/Harrison St – There is an active Multi-Agency investigation in this area. A search for an outstanding suspect is still ongoing. Suspect described as Adult Black female, 25-35 yrs, 5’5”, 200+ lbs, long blk braided hair, whi shirt, blk leggings
