Livermore Police Department responded to an alarm at a Walgreens on First Street late Saturday night, only to discover a spree of vandalism spread across several local businesses. The alarm, which indicated broken glass, was triggered at approximately 11:30 p.m. at the Walgreens store.
During their investigation, officers found that the destruction was not isolated to the pharmacy. According to a report by the Livermore Police Department, other downtown establishments, including Caratti Jewelers, Rosetta Roasting, Livermore Chamber of Commerce, and Mosaic Lodge, also had their storefronts shattered.
On July 20, at 11:30 p.m., Livermore Police responded to a glass break alarm at Walgreens on First Street. While investigating that incident, officers learned of four other downtown businesses that had broken glass store fronts, including Caratti Jewelers, Rosetta Roasting,… pic.twitter.com/W8gTURT2Lp
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The suspect, identified by police as 41-year-old transient Ignacio Rios, was apprehended shortly after the incidents. Rios is currently facing vandalism charges and has been booked into Santa Rita Jail.
