Pleasanton police are searching for a man who robbed a motel at gunpoint Saturday evening.
The robbery was reported at about 5 p.m. at the Motel 6 Pleasanton at 5102 Hopyard Rd., according to police.
A suspect allegedly entered the hotel and pointed a handgun at the reception clerk demanding money, police said.
The suspect reportedly walked out of the hotel lobby where he was confronted by the motel manager.
Pointing a silver semi-automatic handgun at the manager, the suspect demanded his cell phone and ran west through the parking lot with an undisclosed amount of money, discarding the phone as he fled the scene, according to police.
The suspect is described as a black man in his early 20s, about 6 feet 4 inches tall, with black hair and dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing a black hat, black top and blue jeans.
Anyone with information about the robbery should call the Pleasanton Police Department at (925) 931-5100.
Comments
Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Dec 15, 2008 at 4:56 pm
on Dec 15, 2008 at 4:56 pm
Is it just me or is crime really taking off - in P-town of all places! Unfortunately as the economy tanks and the ranks of the unemployed swell, crime has historically followed.
Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Dec 16, 2008 at 8:23 am
on Dec 16, 2008 at 8:23 am
No, it just seems that way. Crime in Pleasanton is low; no effect from the economy.
Police: Data shows little to no increase in criminal activity
Statistics rate Pleasanton as one of the safest communities in California
by Emily West
Pleasanton Weekly Staff
Web Link
Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Dec 16, 2008 at 9:14 am
on Dec 16, 2008 at 9:14 am
Another example of Pleasanton as a Community of Character!!!
Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Dec 16, 2008 at 9:46 pm
on Dec 16, 2008 at 9:46 pm
I believe your posting is more a reflection of your own character. The community is doing just fine thank you.
Birdland
on Dec 17, 2008 at 8:52 am
on Dec 17, 2008 at 8:52 am
Our home was burglarized in November. (Surprisingly, it was never reported in the weekly. I assumed all crimes were listed. Apparently not.) Pleasanton certainly has the allusion of security.
Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Dec 17, 2008 at 10:06 am
on Dec 17, 2008 at 10:06 am
JS,
Sorry to hear your home was burglarized in November.
Help me out, though. Are you saying that, for you, crime stats are based on what you find or don't find posted about a particular incident in the Pleasanton Weekly as opposed to actually figures provided by the police?Web Link
Birdland
on Dec 17, 2008 at 10:46 am
on Dec 17, 2008 at 10:46 am
There are two issues here.
One is statistics, which I still have not seen. If a link or method to obtain the stats could be provided, that would be interesting.
The second issue is the reporting of criminal activity in local news papers. Regardless of the stats it seems to be under-reported.
Birdland
on Dec 17, 2008 at 11:05 am
on Dec 17, 2008 at 11:05 am
Just saw your web link...thanks.
Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Dec 17, 2008 at 2:23 pm
on Dec 17, 2008 at 2:23 pm
No problem. Also, you can call the PD directly, 925-931-5100, and ask for a community resource officer who can give you or your neighborhood watch (if applicable) crime stats for your specific neighborhood.
another community
on Dec 17, 2008 at 3:49 pm
on Dec 17, 2008 at 3:49 pm
With the economy the way it is now, this is something everyone should be expecting, but come on send the trash back over the hill where they belong! Pleasanton needs to stand strong!
Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Dec 17, 2008 at 4:36 pm
on Dec 17, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Send them back to Livermore...to keep Cholo company.
At least Livermore doesn't try to maintain the myth that it is a Community of Character!!!
Dublin
on Dec 18, 2008 at 9:43 pm
on Dec 18, 2008 at 9:43 pm
"Trash over the hill"? What exactly are you trying to get at with your comment No Longer a P-town Chick?
Downtown
on Dec 18, 2008 at 9:43 pm
on Dec 18, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Hi CofC - LIKE YOUR STATEMENT!!!!!!!!
Val Vista
on Dec 18, 2008 at 9:51 pm
on Dec 18, 2008 at 9:51 pm
IT'S BECAUSE OF BART!!!!! Living him in pleasanton all my life before bart and the new structure of the jail.Residents had to worry about the break-outs from Santa Rita at least once to twice a month. Happened more in summer then winter...
Livermore
on Dec 22, 2008 at 6:24 pm
on Dec 22, 2008 at 6:24 pm
I already have more than enough company! Please don't send anybody my way...please please please...
CofC (Chicken of Chit) this is the holiday season,a time of good will, etc., please try taking the HIGH ROAD...si se puede!
I just happened upon 30 boxes of aluminum foil, will be on sale in your town soon!
I still believe that the robbers are locals, perhaps you very own neighbors...hahahahahahahahaah!
Highland Oaks
on Apr 10, 2009 at 1:33 pm
on Apr 10, 2009 at 1:33 pm
they ever catch the guy?
Ridgeview Commons
on Apr 25, 2017 at 2:17 pm
on Apr 25, 2017 at 2:17 pm
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