Walnut Creek Police Arrest Four After Assault of Elderly Victim

The Walnut Creek Police Department announced the arrest of individuals in connection with a robbery that resulted in an assault of an elderly victim.

According to police, four people remain in custody following an incident near Rossmoor. On Thursday, August 7th, at approximately 11:00 PM, the Walnut Creek Police Department was dispatched to the 1900 block of Tice Valley Blvd. on the report of an elderly male being assaulted. Numerous Officers quickly arrived on scene and learned the victim had suffered significant injuries. Officers learned four female suspects had assaulted the victim, stole some of his personal property and then fled the scene in a vehicle.

Witnesses to the crime provided valuable information and Officers were able to leverage technology to confirm the suspect vehicle. Walnut Creek Police Officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle a short time later. All four suspects were taken into custody. The adults were booked into Martinez Detention Facility. The juveniles were booked into Juvenile Hall.

Walnut Creek Police Department Officers and Detectives are continuing to investigate this crime. There appears to be no continued threat to community at this stage. Due to the age of two of the suspects, their names cannot be released. The victim’s name is being withheld to protect their privacy.

Arrested:

• Antonina Abdulwajid (18 year old resident of Concord)
• Jaycee Behnke (18 year old resident of Concord)
• Juvenile 1 (17 year old resident of Walnut Creek)
• Juvenile 2 (15 year old resident of Walnut Creek)