Shockwaves ran through Antioch early Monday morning when two employees of the Contra Costa County Fair were held at gunpoint and robbed while making a night deposit. The Antioch Police Department reported that the armed robbery took place at the BMO Bank on Somersville Road, adding a chilling chapter to the city's crime statistics. According to a press release from the police, the victims were accosted at around 2:18 a.m., right after the county fair had wrapped up its activities.
Antioch officers rushed to the scene following the distress call, and upon their arrival, they were promptly met by the victims, who were shaken following their harrowing ordeal. The two fairground staff members were performing their duty of depositing the event's earnings when an unknown assailant, weapon in hand, threatened and robbed them of not only the fair's cash but their personal belongings as well. The police department has not disclosed the amount taken during the robbery, the investigation remains ongoing, and law enforcement is actively seeking tips from anyone who may have relevant information regarding the incident.
The Antioch Police have echoed a call to the public, urging witnesses or anyone with knowledge about the robbery to come forward. "We are asking for anyone with any information to contact the Antioch Police Department," the press release stated, as the community grapples with the brazen nature of the crime. Local businesses and residents are unsettled by the knowledge that such an incident could occur so close to home, with safety concerns bubbling to the surface.
As the Contra Costa County Fair employees recover from their ordeal, the Antioch Police Department focuses on apprehending those responsible so these late-night heists do not become the norm. Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to contact the Antioch Police Department.
