Two suspects arrested after downtown San Leandro purse snatch.
On Monday 03/19/2018, two Oakland men robbed a 67 yr-old woman of her purse after she left the Chase bank in downtown San Leandro.
Just before 6 pm, the victim finished her bank transaction and had walked to the area of Peet's Coffee. While there, a black male later identified as 24 yr-old Mister Simmons forcibly grabbed the victim's purse from her arm. The suspect ran to an awaiting vehicle being driven by 21 yr-old Tyrone King who then fled the scene at a high rate of speed.
Two San Leandro Police officers were flagged down moments after the robbery and given a description of the suspects and their vehicle. Within minutes, the suspect's vehicle was located by officers. The suspect began to drive at a high rate of speed after the officers attempt to stop the car. Speeds reached dangerous levels, and the pursuit was canceled due to public safety.
"The suspect vehicle continued to drive recklessly even after police discontinued the chase," said San Leandro Police Lieutenant Isaac Benabou. "As a result, the driver lost control and crashed into a fence at the intersection of Durant Ave. and Stratford Ave. Thankfully, no inocent bystanders were injured."
Both suspects immediately exited the vehicle and ran into the (San Leandro) neighborhood. The driver (King) was quickly apprehended one block away. The second suspect, Simmons, was located as he attempted to hide inside of an occupied church. Both suspects were taken into custody without any further incident.
The victim's purse including cash from the bank transaction was recovered at the crash scene and in the suspect's possession.
On Wednesday the case against both men was presented to the Alameda County District Attorney. Simmons and King were charged with robbery and an additional charge of felony evading was filed against the driver, Tyrone King.
Both men remain in custody at Alameda County's Santa Rita Jail in Dublin.
1st photo - Simmons
2nd photo - King
Address/Location
San Leandro Police Department
901 E 14th St
San Leandro, CA 94577
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-577-2740
Isaac Benabou
Investigations Commander
[email protected]
510-577-3272
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