Antioch Police Investigating Trio of Late Night Robberies in Local Parks

The Antioch Police Department is reporting that between March 23-24, there were three incidents in which two males brandished a firearm and robbed their victims in local parks.

All three incidents occurred in Antioch Parks between 10:35 pm to 12:16 am where two males approached vehicles armed with a weapon.

Here is a recap of the three incidents: 

• On 3/24/16 at 12:16 am, a couple was sitting in their car at Dallas Ranch Park located at 1137 Prewett Ranch Dr when a white vehicle pulled behind them and two males approached either side of the car. Both males were armed and demanded their property. The take was a purse and cell phone. There were no injuries reported.
• On 3/23/16 at 11:49 pm, a couple was sitting in their car at Country Manor Park located at 2800 Asilomar Dr. and starting to back out of the stall. A vehicle described as a white Monte Carlo blocked their path. Two males got out and approached either side of the car. The male on the driver’s side tapped on the window with a gun and demanded their property. The take was two cell phones, a purse and cash. The male on the driver’s side took the car keys and threw them into a nearby field. There were no injuries.
• On 3/23/16 at 10:35 pm, a couple was at Williamson Ranch Park in their vehicle when they were approached by two males. Both of the males brandished handguns and demanded their money and phones. The suspects threw the victim’s car keys somewhere in the park. The keys were never located and the phone was turned off and could not be pinged. No injuries were reported.

Tom Fuhrmann of the Antioch Police Department said they were looking into some leads and the three incidents may be related, however, he could not comment any further as the incidents are still under investigation.

No further information was provided.