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Police: Man killed in attempted robbery at apartment complex in Pleasanton

Investigators searching for at-large suspects

A man died after being stabbed at an apartment complex in Pleasanton on Monday morning, and city police are currently looking for two suspects who fled the scene.

Pleasanton police Lt. Erik Silacci stated in a press release that at 10:31 a.m., a man died after he was stabbed during an attempted robbery in an apartment complex in the 5700 block of Owens Drive. The victim's identity has not yet been released publicly.

"A witness reported two male suspects, wearing ski masks, were last seen running from the apartment. Both suspects are currently outstanding," Silacci stated.

The lieutenant also said it appeared to be an isolated incident and that "there is no public threat at this time."

PPD is asking the public to help locate the two suspects and that if anyone has information about the homicide, to call the department’s tip line at 925-931-5107.

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This marks the second homicide in Pleasanton in less than two weeks, following the fatal shooting of Home Depot loss prevention employee Blake Mohs during a theft at the Johnson Drive store on the afternoon of April 18.

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Police: Man killed in attempted robbery at apartment complex in Pleasanton

Investigators searching for at-large suspects

by / Pleasanton Weekly

Uploaded: Mon, May 1, 2023, 8:31 pm

A man died after being stabbed at an apartment complex in Pleasanton on Monday morning, and city police are currently looking for two suspects who fled the scene.

Pleasanton police Lt. Erik Silacci stated in a press release that at 10:31 a.m., a man died after he was stabbed during an attempted robbery in an apartment complex in the 5700 block of Owens Drive. The victim's identity has not yet been released publicly.

"A witness reported two male suspects, wearing ski masks, were last seen running from the apartment. Both suspects are currently outstanding," Silacci stated.

The lieutenant also said it appeared to be an isolated incident and that "there is no public threat at this time."

PPD is asking the public to help locate the two suspects and that if anyone has information about the homicide, to call the department’s tip line at 925-931-5107.

This marks the second homicide in Pleasanton in less than two weeks, following the fatal shooting of Home Depot loss prevention employee Blake Mohs during a theft at the Johnson Drive store on the afternoon of April 18.

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Swagu
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Avila
on May 2, 2023 at 1:25 am
Swagu, Avila
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on May 2, 2023 at 1:25 am

No wonder California is losing people in droves. There is no housing shortage, hundreds of thousands are leaving California.

Even safe suburbs are becoming crime filled due to weak leadership. We get what we vote for!


Bill Brasky
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Vintage Hills
on May 2, 2023 at 9:08 am
Bill Brasky, Vintage Hills
Registered user
on May 2, 2023 at 9:08 am

Don’t worry, Pamela Price has got this.


Mike
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Del Prado
on May 8, 2023 at 7:36 pm
Mike, Del Prado
Registered user
on May 8, 2023 at 7:36 pm

Where is the update on this. Was this random or something gone wrong and one gets killed.


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