Stolen check 10/20/10 A woman stole some checks from a mailbox in Fairfield and attempted to cash one at the Orinda branch of Bank of America. An astute teller noted the account was flagged and refused to cash it.
Shoplifting six, 10/19/10 Six unknown women entered the CVS store in Orinda and were seen placing numerous undisclosed items in their purses then exited the store without paying. The dirty half-dozen were last seen on foot heading toward BevMo. After an extensive search no suspects were found.
Petty theft, 10/17/10 An unknown suspect at Rite Aid hid a bottle of liquor in his clothing. The suspect was confronted by a store employee who recovered, more likely uncovered, the merchandise. The liquor wanna-be looter fled to his brown pick up truck and has not been seen since.
D.U.I., 10/14/10 A 52-year-old white male was pulled over at Highway 24 and St. Stephens Drive. He had red watery eyes, slurred speech and an unsteady gait while performing field sobriety tests - the trifecta of intoxication signs. His .015 blood alcohol level sealed the deal - he was arrested for D.U.I. and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.
Shoplifting six, 10/19/10 Six unknown women entered the CVS store in Orinda and were seen placing numerous undisclosed items in their purses then exited the store without paying. The dirty half-dozen were last seen on foot heading toward BevMo. After an extensive search no suspects were found.
Petty theft, 10/17/10 An unknown suspect at Rite Aid hid a bottle of liquor in his clothing. The suspect was confronted by a store employee who recovered, more likely uncovered, the merchandise. The liquor wanna-be looter fled to his brown pick up truck and has not been seen since.
D.U.I., 10/14/10 A 52-year-old white male was pulled over at Highway 24 and St. Stephens Drive. He had red watery eyes, slurred speech and an unsteady gait while performing field sobriety tests - the trifecta of intoxication signs. His .015 blood alcohol level sealed the deal - he was arrested for D.U.I. and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.
Reach the reporter at:
Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA