A strong-arm robbery occurred last night around 8:35 pm on the corner of S. Main St. and Creekside Dr, resulting in a stolen purse. From a Walnut Creek Police press release:
Date / Time Occurred: March 23, 2012 at 8:35 pm
Location: Creekside Drive, Walnut Creek
Crime Description / Code: Robbery / 211 PCSuspect: #1: Hispanic male, approximately 30 year old. Dark colored hair, eyes and goatee. Approximately 5’ 6” tall and weighed 180 lbs. He was wearing a dark colored hooded jacket, and dark shorts.
Suspect #2: Hispanic male, 5’5”, 150 pounds, wearing dark clothing.
On March 23, 2012 at approximately 2035 hours, two women were walking on the sidewalk of Creekside Drive near South Main Street when they were approached by two Hispanic males. Suspect #1 grabbed the purse from the shoulder of one of the women. The woman screamed while she tried to hold on to the purse. The male overpowered her and stole the purse. No weapon was seen. The two suspects entered a vehicle waiting a short distance away. No one was injured during the incident. The vehicle was described as possibly a late model Sedan. If you have any information regarding the robbery, please contact the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925) 943-5844.