Yesterday morning, Novato Police responded to a reported burglary at a Diablo Avenue store, leading to a vehicle pursuit and the eventual arrest of an Oakland man. According to the Novato Police Department's release, officers arrived on the scene to find two vehicles leaving the premises, launching an officer to follow one onto Southbound Hwy 101 - the chase was cut short due to dangerous speeds. With the suspects at large, a communication circulated to nearby agencies detailing the vehicles' descriptions.
The CHP Marin spotted one of the suspect vehicles on Hwy 580 in San Rafael, following it into Richmond, where the driver, later identified as 26-year-old Jeremy Fong of Oakland, crashed the car and then made a futile attempt to flee on foot before being apprehended and taken to a hospital. Despite the chaotic pursuit, the Novato Police Department has successfully retrieved a significant amount of stolen property from the stolen vehicle linked to the incident and touted the assistance of CHP Marin as a "vital components" to the case.
As a result of his actions, Fong faces several charges, including burglary and vehicle theft. If anyone has more information about this burglary, the Novato Police Department encourages them to contact at 415-897-4361, citing case #NP24-2950.
The Novato Police Department's final words to their community were ones of gratitude and a call to action: "Stay safe Novato!" Citizens are implored to call 9-1-1, with non-urgent suspicions directed to the local dispatch at 415-897-4361.
