The Walnut Creek Police Department announced that a second suspect in the Macy’s Smash and Grab is in custody.
Detectives continued to develop leads and determined Gerald Dial, a 20-year-old male from Vallejo, was involved and presented this case for review to the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office.
On February 28th, 2023, the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office filed the following felony charges against Dial:
- PC 211 Robbery
- PC 459 Burglary
- PC 487 Grand Theft
On March 23rd, 2023, WCPD Detectives located and arrested Dial on a warrant at the San Francisco Airport. Dial was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility. Dial is no longer in custody, as he posted bail.
If you have any information, please contact WCPD at 925-943-5844 or call our anonymous tip line at 925- 843-5865.
ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE: ARREST MADE IN SMASH AND GRAB FROM MACY’S IN BROADWAY PLAZA
A 19-year old Vallejo man is in custody following his arrest in connection with the June 18 robbery at the Macy’s in Walnut Creek’s Broadway Plaza. Walnut Creek Police identified Jammoni Simon as one of the suspects in the robbery. Patrol and Investigations worked together to identify the suspect and a warrant was subsequently authored for his arrest. Simon was taken into custody by the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s office on July 5, 2022. During his arrest, Simon was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm.
Walnut Creek Police Chief Jamie Knox said the arrest is a signal to others involved in that crime and to the public. “Walnut Creek Police Department puts the public safety of those who live, work, or visit here at the highest priority,” Knox said. “We will continue to actively pursue this case; Walnut Creek is not an open target for criminals.”
The case was presented to the District Attorney’s Office on July 8th and Simon remains in custody on the following charges:
- PC 211, Robbery
- PC 459, Burglary
- PC 25850(a)(c)(6), Possession of a Loaded Firearm
Walnut Creek Police would like to thank the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in locating and apprehending Simon.
The Department is still actively conducting this investigation. If you have any information related to this case, please contact the Walnut Creek Police Tip Line at 925-943-5865.
