Pictured at left: Christopher Mair, 27 year old resident of Pacheco
Pictured at right: Matthew Danska, 22 year old resident of Walnut Creek
The Walnut Creek Police reported on an arrest for a car theft in Antioch and possession of stolen property as well as narcotics and a firearm. To top it off they were violating their probation. It all took place behind Prima Ristorante in downtown Walnut Creek. From their press release:
On 1/21/12 at approximately 3:45 p.m., an off-duty police officer noticed a suspicious vehicle parked behind a restaurant at 1522 North Main Street. The vehicle was occupied by two males. The officer called Walnut Creek Police Dispatch and it was determined the vehicle was reported stolen from Antioch. Officers arrived within minutes and confronted the two subjects who were still inside the car. Both subjects were taken into custody at gunpoint without incident.
A search of the vehicle yielded a firearm and a large amount of other property. Officers were able to determine the property was stolen during a recent residential burglary. Officers also located narcotics on one of the suspects. Detectives will be following up on this case to determine if some of the property belongs to other victims.
Danska and Mair were charged with being felons in possession of a firearm, violating their probation, possession of stolen property, possession of narcotics and vehicle theft. They were booked into Martinez County Jail.
Walnut Creek PD encourages anyone who has information about this incident to contact us at (925) 943-5844
