On Wednesday night two men grabbed the purse of a woman pushing an infant in a stroller and then tried to take the baby as well.
The incident happened around 6:20 pm near the Las Positas Garden Townhomes at West Las Positas Road and Santa Rita Road, according to the Pleasanton Police Department.
The stroller tipped over as the men tried to push it away, and they tried to grab the baby out of it but were unsuccessful and fled with just the purse.
The woman and baby were not injured.
The police posted the following description via the Nixle public alert system:
The suspects were described as:
#1 Black Male Adult; 18-25 years old; approximately 6 feet tall; medium build; clean shaven.
Wearing a black baseball cap, black hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
#2 Black Male Adult; 18-25 years old; approximately 5’8” to 5’9” tall; medium build; clean shaven.
Also wearing a black baseball cap, black hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
Anyone with information that would assist in the investigation of this crime is encouraged to contact the Pleasanton Police Department at (925) 931-5100.
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