Piedmont police release surveillance video in home invasion robbery

PIEDMONT, Calif. - Piedmont police released surveillance video in hopes of identifying three suspects in a home invasion robbery that occurred on October 10, 2017.

The suspects entered the home on the 1300 block of Oakland Avenue at about 10:30 p.m.  One of the homeowners was confronted by an armed suspect who demanded his cellphone.  Two additional suspects entered the home and confronted the other homeowner at gunpoint and demanded valuables.  Both victims sustained minor injuries and were treated on scene.

Police say the three suspects took cash, electronics, and other valuable items from the home before fleeing the scene in an unknown direction.  

The first suspect is described as a black male adult in his 20’s, 6’00” tall, average build, last described wearing an all-black North Face jacket, a white mask, jeans, and black and white shoes.  He was armed with a small revolver.  

The second suspect is described as a black male adult in his 20’s, 5’8” tall, average build, and unshaven.  He was last described wearing all black, possibly a black zip up sweater, beanie, and Nike Air Jordan basketball shoes.  He was armed with a black semi-automatic firearm with an extended magazine.

The third suspect, shown in the video, is a black male adult in his late 20’s-early 30’s, 5’8” tall, average build, and unshaven.  He was last described wearing a zip up hooded sweatshirt, a light colored beanie, and basketball shoes.  He was armed with a black semi-automatic handgun.

Anyone who has information related to the suspects, is asked to call Detective Jeff Spranza at (510) 420-3013.  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call the Piedmont Police Department Tip Line at (510) 420-3055.  For press inquiries, please contact Captain Chris Monahan at (510) 420-3012.