Napa Police Arrest Three Suspects in Connection to Theft and Attempted Robbery Cases
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“Napa, CA – On October 28th , at approximately 11:25 AM, Napa Police Officers located a vehicle that was wanted in connection to an attempted robbery in Contra Costa County (Lafayette Police Department.) Officers conducted a high-risk vehicle stop on the vehicle near the intersection of Solano Avenue and W. Lincoln Avenue. The 3 occupants, Jefferson Cadena-Barragan, Rogelber Vargas-Hernandez and Kevin Cuestas Vargas were detained. While Officers were on scene of the vehicle stop, Napa Dispatch advised of a theft that had just occurred at Wells Fargo Bank, 3255 Jefferson Street.
During the investigation of both incidents, Officers learned the 3 occupants in the stopped vehicle matched the description of the suspect(s) from the Wells Fargo theft. During the course of the investigation, it was learned the 68-year-old Victim had made a large cash withdrawal at Wells Fargo then entered his parked vehicle in the parking lot. The suspect(s) then worked collectively to distract the victim and remove the money from the front seat of the vehicle before fleeing the scene.
Furthermore, the modus operandi was similar to the Lafayette PD case the vehicle was wanted for. All 3 suspects were subsequently arrested. The victim’s money was located on one of the suspects and returned to the victim. The 3 suspects were booked on the following charges. Penal Code 487- Grand Theft Penal Code 368(d)- Elder Abuse Penal Code 182(a)(1) PC- Conspiracy We are thankful that no one was injured during this criminal act against our community member.
Remember to be aware of your surroundings when leaving businesses. Promptly reporting any suspicious activity can prevent potential crime and protect others.”
