At 12:29 PM on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, Danville officers responded to a strong-armed robbery incident at the Wells Fargo Bank located at 3402 Camino Tassajara.
A light-complected black male, estimated to be in his early 20s, standing at approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 150 pounds, entered the bank. The suspect was described as wearing a black beanie, a black surgical mask, black clothing, and a black sling or fanny pack. The robber presented a written note to the bank staff demanding money. No weapons were seen.
Following the robbery, the suspect left the bank on foot. In response to this incident, officers and detectives from the Danville Police Department were immediately joined by deputies from the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office, working collaboratively to investigate the case.
Additionally, the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Crime Lab responded to the Wells Fargo Bank to process the area for potential evidence.
As of now, the suspect remains at large.
The Danville Police Department encourages anyone with information related to this incident to contact Sergeant Veronique Balea at 925-314-3703 or [email protected].
Police Warn on Coyote Sightings
We have been notified of some recent sightings of coyotes in the area. Coyotes tend to be wary of human interactions. However, when they have access to food sources or garbage, they may pose risks to both humans and pets. In cases of coyote attacks on individuals or pets, immediate action is necessary, involving a call to 9-1-1 and notifying the Department of Fish and Wildlife Bay Delta Regional Office at 707-428-2022.
The community can contribute by minimizing attractants like food, water, and shelter for coyotes. This entails securing garbage, implementing effective rodent control, and eliminating potential shelter spots like overgrown vegetation around residences. Residents are advised to exercise caution by keeping pets indoors. You can also do the following to mitigate coyote-related issues:
- ~Ensure that all garbage containers are securely closed or locked, especially if you reside near open space areas.
- ~Avoid leaving pet food or water outdoors and discourage deliberate feeding of coyotes or other wildlife.
- ~Safeguard animals and pets within the home or secure outdoor enclosures, promptly attending to their needs when outside.
- ~If you have fruit trees, promptly collect fallen fruit and cover compost piles.
- ~Reinforce perimeter fences to prevent coyote access.
- ~Modify landscaping by trimming shrubs that may serve as hiding spots for coyotes waiting to prey on animals.
- ~Residents can explore the use of motion-activated sprinklers placed strategically to deter coyotes from specific areas on their property.
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