Concord Police Arrest 13 in Retail Theft Operation

The Concord Police Department continue to make arrests, but fail to inform the community with actual substance on officers efforts with retail thefts and street racing within the City of Concord.

The postings to the public appear to want to tout officer actions, but leave out critical information by actually identifying the suspects or providing context behind the arrests–for example, the Pleasant Hill Police Department on two occasions performed a theft operation resulting in 24-arrests where they named all suspects. They also shared the locations.

Here is what Concord Police released recently in terms of arrests:

13 Arrested for Retail Theft

This weekend, the Concord Police Department teamed up with the CHP for a retail theft operation at several major shopping locations in Concord. Multiple separate incidents led to 13 arrests and several thousand dollars of merchandise recovered. One of the arrested had been wanted for a 2021 vehicular manslaughter out of another jurisdiction. Concord PD plans on doing similar operations in the near future. The cases will be sent to the District Attorney’s Office for review/filing.

CPD wants to send our appreciation to our community for your constant support. We wish everyone a safe upcoming Holiday season. Don’t leave valuables in your car, pay attention to your surroundings, and report any suspicious activity. ~596

Concord Police did not release information on:

1. Who the 13 people were (name/age/location)
2. Subject wanted for a 2021 vehicle manslaughter or what jurisdiction
3. What were the stores or locations targeted by crooks

Photo by Concord Police Department

Concord Police Cracks Down on Street Races

On Saturday night, Concord Police said they were patrolling the streets and focused on street racing within the City of Concord. They released the following statement on social media:

While you were enjoying your Saturday night, the SET Team was patrolling the streets to crack down on street racing activity in Concord.  The operation focused on road safety through targeting reckless drivers and illegally modified vehicles.  During the operation, numerous citations were issued, illegal vehicles were towed, and several arrests were made. This is just another example of how CPD is working every day to improve our city and keep our citizens safe.

Although the Concord Police Department provided several statements, they did not release any information on:

1.  Number of citations
2. Number of “illegal vehicles” towed
3.  Number of arrests made during the operation
4. They did not identify anyone arrested.

Weekly Crime Logs Non-existent

In Concord, residents looking to find out what is happening week-to-week, you won’t find it, aside from a measly burglary report no other crimes are available to review each week from vehicle thefts to other incidents. Of course, you can look at the annual stats.

Related Stories:

• Nov 2 – Police Say Men Convicted in Retail Theft Hit 6 Brentwood Stores
• Oct 26 – CHP Recover $1 Million in Stolen Merchandise in Stockton
• Oct 26 –  Select Committee on Retail Theft Created
• Oct 20 – Four Arrested for Organized Retail Theft in Walnut Creek
• Oct 12 – Pleasant Hill Retail Theft Operation Nets 11 Arrests
• Sept. 26 – Brentwood Police Arrest Two After Retail Theft at TJ Maxx
• Sept. 16 – San Ramon Secures $5.6 Million in Grant Funding to Combat Organized Retail Theft
• Aug 26 – Trio Arrested After Retail Theft by San Joaquin County Sheriff