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The Hayward Police Department stated in a information launch that the robberies occurred in a number of cities between August and February of final yr. Seven circumstances have been reported in Hayward, one in Castro Valley, one in Fremont, one in Livermore and one in San Leandro.
Police stated no less than one suspect brandished a gun throughout every theft, and in some circumstances the suspects compelled staff or prospects to maneuver to a different a part of the shop, or held staff at gunpoint and attacked them on the register. He allegedly compelled them handy over money from the protected.
Police stated the suspects additionally compelled staff and prospects handy over their private belongings.
A suspect, recognized as a 42-year-old man from Oakland, was arrested on February 13 and is believed to be concerned in all 11 robberies, police stated.
The different suspects, recognized as a 24-year-old man from Oakland and a 26-year-old man from Concord, have been arrested on March 11 and April 4, respectively. Police stated they every seem to have dedicated two robberies in collusion with the primary suspect.
The suspects have been taken into custody on prices together with theft, assault with a lethal weapon and aggravated kidnapping, police stated.
The armed theft investigation concerned a number of Bay Area legislation enforcement businesses, in addition to the U.S. Marshals Service and the FBI, police stated.
“The coordinated efforts amongst our legislation enforcement companions display our unwavering dedication to making sure the security and well-being of not solely our respective communities, however your complete Bay Area,” Hayward Police Chief Brian Matthews stated in a press release. .
See extra at East Bay Times