Concord Police officers apprehended two individuals connected to multiple vehicle burglaries following a controlled vehicular pursuit that ended at the Sunvalley Shopping Center on Wednesday. According to a social media post from the Concord Police Department, the pursuit ensued around 2:30 pm and was neutralized safely without evolving into a high-speed chase.

Officer Stanley Cherry, who was responding to an unrelated call at the time, identified the need to intervene rapidly and deployed spike strips, which proved instrumental in halting the stolen vehicle’s momentum. This decisive action prevented further escalation, safeguarding the community and fellow officers. The Concord Police Department’s statement praised the teamwork and commitment of the SET Officers and Patrol Officers for their role in ensuring public safety.

The suspects, caught due to these efforts, were found possessing burglary tools and stolen property within the vehicle. Both individuals were arrested at the scene. Concord Police Department emphasized their ongoing dedication to combating crime and upholding security in the community. The efficient handling of the situation was commended and seen as an example of proactive law enforcement.

Further details revealed by freelance journalist Henry K. Lee through social media include recovering stolen property and burglary tools from the car. In his coverage, Lee highlighted Ofc. Cherry's pivotal role in deploying the spike strips "just in time to stop nearby chase" in the vicinity of Sunvalley Mall.

Ofc. Stanley Cherry of @ConcordPD_CA, on unrelated call, dashes out & deploys spike strips just in time to stop nearby chase in area of #SunvalleyMall. Stolen property & burglary tools found in car. 2 arrested pic.twitter.com/bXXPfOSsJR

— Henry K. Lee (@henrykleeKTVU) November 29, 2024