What started as a smash-and-grab at a Burlingame yoga and fitness shop ended with multiple arrests and a trail of pricey workout gear, according to police.
Today, Burlingame police released photos after a group of thieves crashed into a yoga and fitness store on the 1300 block of Burlingame Avenue and fled with roughly $10,000 in high-end athletic apparel. Officers say the crew took off in a black Range Rover that was later seen entering San Mateo on California Avenue, where several people bailed from the vehicle and ran off in different directions. Patrol units and San Mateo officers ultimately arrested multiple suspects and recovered stolen property, and the Burlingame Police Department says the investigation is still active.
Cops Share Close-Ups of Crew and Getaway SUV
The department’s Facebook post includes clear images of several suspected thieves and the black Range Rover that officers believe served as the getaway vehicle. According to the Burlingame Police Department, patrol units recovered stolen merchandise and identified suspects with ties to the San Leandro and Hayward areas. The post says the suspects ditched the vehicle and ran in multiple directions as officers closed in, and that investigators are actively following up on leads.
Peninsula Cracks Down on Organized Retail Theft
The arrests and recovery come as Peninsula cities ramp up coordination to tackle organized retail theft. As outlined by the City of San Mateo, “Since launching in November 2023, the task force has made 229 arrests, handled 199 cases, and recovered over $90,000 in stolen goods.” Local reporting by ABC7 has noted that shoplifting numbers in San Mateo County have climbed in recent years, prompting calls for more regional resources.
Police Ask for Tips and Surveillance Footage
Burlingame police are asking anyone with information about the case to contact BPD Investigations, according to the department’s Facebook post. The post includes instructions for submitting tips and states that investigators will continue to pursue leads as the inquiry moves forward. Residents who may have surveillance footage or other tip information are urged to reach out so detectives can review potential evidence and assist with the ongoing probe.
