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Walnut Creek police arrest 4th suspect in Nordstrom theft

By Olivia Wynkoop
Updated  December 15, 2021 11:04pm PST
Walnut Creek
Bay City News Foundation

4th suspect arrested in smash and grab at Walnut Creek Nordstrom

A fourth suspect has been charged with multiple felonies after last month's massive smash-and-grab robbery of a Walnut Creek Nordstrom store.

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - Police arrested a fourth suspect involved in an 80-person retail theft at Walnut Creek's Broadway Plaza Nordstrom, the Walnut Creek Police Department announced on Wednesday.

A group of people bombarded the retail location and stole merchandise shortly before 9 p.m. on Nov. 20, according to witness reports. Police say two employees were assaulted and one was pepper-sprayed by the suspects.

Upon arrival at the shopping center, police officers successfully stopped one car and arrested two people, one in possession of a firearm. Another suspect was arrested in possession of stolen property shortly after, according to a police press release.

Looters rush out of Nordstrom in Walnut Creek

Video shows a mob of looters running out of a Nordstrom store in Walnut Creek with stolen goods.

Upon further investigation, Walnut Creek Police arrested 21-year-old Jordan San Felipe as a suspect on Tuesday. He was booked into the Martinez detention facility for charges relating to robbery, burglary, possession of stolen property and organized retail theft.

Police say they will continue to investigate the incident and review surveillance footage to make additional arrests.

Police urge anyone with more information on the case to contact Detective Deng at deng@walnutcreekpd.com.