Walnut Creek Police Arrest 16 For Retail Theft

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The Walnut Creek Police Department announced that 16 people were arrested for retail theft during a crime suppression operation in downtown Walnut Creek.

According to police, 100 stolen items were recovered during the operation where the following 16 suspects were arrested:

  • Lavonda Olden, resident of Walnut Creek
  • Mishelle Flittie, resident of Concord
  • Makineti Tuavao, resident of Concord
  • Marisa Mendenhall, resident of Bay Point
  • Fernando Valdessotelo, resident of Pittsburg
  • Andrew Fong, resident of Antioch
  • Jowada Christopher, resident of Antioch
  • Conner Brookey, resident of Arroyo Grande
  • Edgar Ramos, resident of Concord
  • Saman Haghpast-Rad, resident of Milwauke
  • Montserrat Luján-Perdono, resident of Walnut Creek
  • Eric Ziko, resident of Oakland
  • Kisha Harris, resident of Antioch
  • Daison Londono, resident of San Francisco
  • David Denton, resident of Berkeley
  • Juvenile Arrest
Walnut Creek Police were also offering a tip to crooks who enter the city, “A tip to thieves coming to Walnut Creek to commit thefts, don’t be a grinch this holiday season.”
Nov 9: Retail Theft Operation:
On November 9 the Walnut Creek Police Department conducted a proactive retail crime suppression operation, resulting in 9 arrests tied to retail theft. This operation is a part of our ongoing efforts to protect local businesses and ensure a safe shopping experience for all.

Below are the adult suspects arrested during yesterday’s operation:

  • Julio Barrera, 27 year old Oakland resident
  • David Ford, 41 year old San Pablo resident
  • Brian Jacobs, 39 year old San Francisco resident
  • Emma Christensen, 35 year old San Francisco resident
  • Edward Gonzales, 44 year old Bay Point resident
  • Dominic Antoine, 27 year old Oakland resident
  • 3 arrestees were juveniles.

Police said they were grateful for the support of the community and  business partners as they work together to reduce crime and ensure Walnut Creek remains a safe place for everyone!


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2 comments

Frank 11/20/2024 - 1:24 pm
Way to go Blue. Now that's how it's done. DA needs to do the job now. Prosecute to the fullest and whom ever gets in the way needs to go. MAGA TIME!!!
Street Sweeper 11/20/2024 - 8:39 pm
These suspect names paint a vivid picture.

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