The California Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s assistance in helping identify the suspects involved in robbing local toll plaza’s. They have released both photographs and videos on their Facebook Page.
According to CHP, at approximately 4:00 AM the Carquinez Bridge Toll Plaza was robbed by two black male adults wearing blue or purple latex gloves while traveling in a black Mercedes S550 sedan with CarMax paper plates and distinctive chrome accents added to the vehicle.
At approximately 2:00 PM, suspects matching the same description and traveling in a vehicle matching the same description robbed the San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge.
In both incidents, it appears the suspects brandished a pistol and demanded money. In total $4,196.00 was stolen. The thieves stole $1,200.00 from the Carquinez Bridge Toll Plaza and $2,996.00 from the San Francisco- Oakland Bay Bridge Toll Plaza. If found the suspects will face recommended charges of robbery, grand theft, and brandishing a firearm.
The California Highway Patrol is actively investigating both robberies. If anyone witnessed this incident or has information regarding it, please contact us at 707.551.4100.
In 2015, there were 14 toll plaza robberies reported to the CHP. The CHP arrested a suspect that appeared to be responsible for 11 of those robberies.
In 2016, there were a total of 5 toll plaza robberies reported to the CHP. A suspect that appeared to be involved in at least one of those robberies was arrested on an unrelated probation violation.
In 2017, there have been 4 toll plaza robberies so far and we are actively investigating each of these incidents.
They are asking for the public’s help in solving these crimes, by contacting us at 707.551.4100 if they witnessed this incident or have information regarding it.
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Watch, they’ll want to raise the toll another $3.00 to pay the strong-armed robbers now instead of the Transportation robbers.
I can’t tell you how many cars I see with “Paper Plates” and they are not brand new either. The state needs to find a way to get rid of them. Car Dealerships need to also help.
The state has already passed a bill regarding paper plates. Educate yourself.
Does the driver have a Halloween mask on?
Nick, that’s why the problem continues? Because of educated people like you??
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