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San Ramon police arrest shoplifting suspect

More than $3,000 in suspected stolen property found

Police recovered more than $3,000 in suspected stolen merchandise outside Target in San Ramon according to an announcement from city police. (Photo courtesy SRPD)

A shoplifting suspect is in custody following a police response and subsequent arrest outside a San Ramon store on Tuesday.

San Ramon Police Department officers responded to a reported shoplifter in Target at 2610 Bishop Drive early Tuesday, during which officers arrested a person as he was exiting the store and identified by employees, according to a social media post at 1:30 p.m.

Upon investigation, more than $3,000 in stolen merchandise was discovered, according to the SRPD announcement. The arrestee, whose name was not released, was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on felony charges.

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San Ramon police arrest shoplifting suspect

More than $3,000 in suspected stolen property found

by / Danville San Ramon

Uploaded: Wed, May 17, 2023, 5:21 am

A shoplifting suspect is in custody following a police response and subsequent arrest outside a San Ramon store on Tuesday.

San Ramon Police Department officers responded to a reported shoplifter in Target at 2610 Bishop Drive early Tuesday, during which officers arrested a person as he was exiting the store and identified by employees, according to a social media post at 1:30 p.m.

Upon investigation, more than $3,000 in stolen merchandise was discovered, according to the SRPD announcement. The arrestee, whose name was not released, was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on felony charges.

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Parent and Voter
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Danville
on May 17, 2023 at 6:46 am
Parent and Voter, Danville
Registered user
on May 17, 2023 at 6:46 am

Good to read that some criminals are being arrested. We will have to wait and see if the DA does a catch and release ... or if they actually do their job. Just my opinion.


Scott
Registered user
Danville
on May 18, 2023 at 9:41 am
Scott, Danville
Registered user
on May 18, 2023 at 9:41 am

Waste of time SRPD. Bectan will not prosecute.


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