The Concord Police Department announced that 7 suspects have been arrested after a smash and grab burglary at the Sun Valley Mall.
According to police, on October 5, at 3:52am, Concord PD Dispatchers received a call from Sun Valley Mall Security regarding a burglary in progress. A large group of suspects had forced entry through glass doors. Officers quickly arrived at the mall and located the suspects exiting. Four suspects entered a vehicle and fled, leading officers on a short pursuit.
The driver lost control, was involved in a solo vehicle collision and then fled on foot. The three he left behind in the car were immediately taken into custody. There were no injuries as a result of the vehicle collision.
The driver was located a short distance away, hiding in bushes and taken into custody. The three subjects that had been left behind at the mall were immediately taken into custody. One of them was found to be in possession of a firearm with modifications that made it an assault weapon. There are no outstanding suspects and all are facing an extensive list of charges.
The six male juveniles, all from San Pablo and Richmond, were booked at the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall. Marcos Ramirez-Castro, 18, from Richmond, was booked at the Martinez Detention Facility.
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This smash and grab comes weeks after a San Ramon incident at Heller Jewelers armed robbery where 20 suspects forced their way into the business on September 22. As of October 1, San Ramon Police announced 3 More Arrests Made in Heller Jewelers Robbery – a total of 10 are in custody.