Over the weekend, Concord Police responded to an alert from Sephora regarding an alleged theft. The incident involved two suspects, one previously identified in connection to other thefts, attempting to make a grand exit from the beauty retailer with unpaid merchandise. The suspects quickly switched from shoplifters to fugitives as they bolted out of Sephora and into a waiting U-Haul, initiating a pursuit when Concord police intervened. As chaos unfurled at the shopping center, the crafty duo may have believed they could outrun the law.

The chase extended beyond the local jurisdiction, ushering in a tag-team effort with the California Highway Patrol and a Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office. The law enforcement collaboration proved to be more than a match for the fleeing culprits. Despite the suspects’ best attempts at a getaway, they were apprehended and are now facing the repercussions of their weekend spree. According to a post by Concord Police, coordination was key in the quick resolution of this case.

Details regarding the specific charges and the individuals' identities remain under wraps at the time of this report.