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Wedding dress recovered, arrest made after package theft in Redwood City
REDWOOD CITY – Nearly two weeks after a wedding dress was stolen during a package theft caught on camera in Redwood City, police announced an arrest in the case.On the night of April 11, the suspect was seen stealing multiple packages off the porch of a home on Adams Street. According to officers, one of the packages included a wedding dress that was worth an estimated $2,000.Following the thefts, police released surveillance photos and video of the suspected package thief."We received multiple tips from residents which led us to identify and arrest the suspect," police said in an update Wednesday.Officers announced that 65-year-old Henry Fonseca of Redwood City was arrested and booked into the San Mateo County Jail on suspicion of grand theft. According to jail records, Fonseca is being held on $10,000 bail.Police said the dress was found by a concerned citizen and was returned to its rightful owner."We appreciate everyone's help in solving this crime," the department said on social media.Authorities did not say when Fonseca would appear in court.
Walmart store in Fremont closing down
(KRON) — A Walmart store in Fremont is shutting down next month, the company announced Thursday. The decision to close Walmart at 40580 Albrae Street was a business decision based on low financial performance, a company spokesperson said. The Fremont store, which underperformed in profit margins, will officially close to the public on May 24. […]
Oakland man arrested, over $326,000 in merchandise seized in organized retail theft bust
Several Bay Area law enforcement agencies collaborated on a months-long retail theft investigation that last week led to the arrest of an Oakland man and netted suspected stolen merchandise worth over $326,000.The California Highway Patrol Golden Gate Division posted a press release about the joint operation on their Facebook page. The investigation involved the CHP's Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF) as well as the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office and the San Ramon Police Department (SRPD) has led to the recovery of suspected stolen merchandise valued at over $326,000 and the arrest of a suspect operating as a...
Monterey woman arrested in Redwood City after driving a stolen tow truck, officers say
REDWOOD CITY Calif. (KION-TV)- Redwood City Police arrested a 35-year-old Monterey woman after leading police on a car chase while driving a stolen tow truck. Investigators said they received reports of a stolen tow truck at Enterprise Rent-A-Car on the 300 block of El Camino Real on Friday night. Officers said that the woman who The post Monterey woman arrested in Redwood City after driving a stolen tow truck, officers say appeared first on KION546.
Tech Billionaire’s Teen Reported Missing in the Bay Area
The child of billionaire businessman Stewart Butterfield is missing, and authorities believe the teen may have run away to San Francisco’s seedy Tenderloin district.According to the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, Mint Butterfield, 16, was last seen around 10 p.m. Sunday night in Bolinas, a coastal community of roughly 1,500 people. They were reported missing early the next morning by their mother, entrepreneur Caterina Fake.“Mint has brown/reddish curly hair and their eyebrows are pierced,” Deputy Jose Suarez posted to neighborhood networking site NextDoor. “They were last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, flannel pajama pants, and black boots. They possibly had a...
I-680, Highway 37 and BART closures set for this weekend
(KRON) — Highway closures are going to continue in the Bay Area this weekend. This is the fourth closure of the southbound lanes of I-680 in Pleasanton, and the second closure for parts of Highway 37 in Vallejo. BART is also planning on closing part of its tracks in Oakland this weekend. There are detours […]
Mountain View Police Seek Public Help in Finding Missing Teenager Last Seen April 22
The Mountain View Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating Savannah, a missing teenager who was last seen on the evening of April 22. According to the official department's Facebook post, the 17-year-old was last spotted around 10:00 PM in the 700 block of West Middlefield Road. Savannah is...
Peninsula gas station charges $7.09 per gallon for regular
A gas station on the Peninsula is giving drivers some extreme sticker shock. A Chevron station in Menlo Park is charging $7.09 per gallon for regular, $7.45 for plus and $7.69 for supreme. That's at least a dollar more than stations nearby and well above the state average of $5.42.
Missing 33-year-old woman last seen in Newark
(KRON) — A woman was reported missing by the Newark Police Department on Thursday, the department said on social media. Amandeep Rai, 33, was last seen on Wednesday, April 24. Rai was last seen wearing a pink Tommy Hilfiger sweatshirt, dark pants and dark shoes, according to NPD. She is described to be an Indian […]
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Shadowbrook, Villa Azteca, Wild Fish
Check, Please! Bay Area, season 19, episode 2, airs Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 pm, on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. Check, Please! Bay Area makes more waves in the Monterey Bay Area! Located next to Soquel Creek in Capitola, the historic Shadowbrook serves up their signature Pacific Rim salmon and prime rib alongside an extensive and locally-focused wine list, all set in rustic yet undeniably classy quarters. Then, with unique favorites like buttery roasted bone marrow, Villa Azteca brings an unexpected twist to Mexican cuisine in Salinas — alongside classics like chile relleno and chilaquiles. Finally, just off of Lighthouse Avenue, Wild Fish in Pacific Grove dishes up organic bistro fare — from ling cod katsu to bouillabaisse — that’s locally fished, farmed, and foraged. Reporter Cecilia Phillips rounds out this week’s episode with a visit to Gizdich Ranch in Watsonville for a taste of its jams, fruit picking, and famous seasonal pies.
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