The City of Lafayette was rocked by a brazen daylight robbery yesterday afternoon, as reported by the Lafayette Police Department. At around 4:23 PM, two masked individuals targeted a local business on the 3600 block of Mt. Diablo Boulevard, absconding with cash before fleeing to a getaway car manned by an accomplice. The police responded swiftly to the scene, but the suspects had vanished into the suburban sprawl, evading immediate capture.
Details of the incident provided by the Lafayette Police Department's social media post indicate that after the robbery, an extensive search was initiated, and nearby law enforcement agencies were alerted to comb the surrounding neighborhoods tirelessly, but the suspects remain at large. The department is now extending a call for assistance to the public, urging anyone with information to step forward and assist in investigating this crime.
The detectives on the case are seeking any leads and have provided the Lafayette community with several avenues to share tips. Witnesses, or those with potentially valuable information, are encouraged to make direct contact with the Lafayette Police Department by calling (925) 284-5010. For those preferring digital communication, information may be discreetly emailed to [email protected], a point of contact established specifically for tips about the crime and perhaps other anonymous confessions.
