East Bay gang members accused of stealing millions in merchandise
Briefly

Eleven members of an Antioch-Pittsburg gang have been charged with stealing millions in merchandise from various retailers across Contra Costa County. The charges include conspiracy, grand theft, and robbery, linked to thefts at prominent stores like Sunglass Hut, Alo Yoga, Chanel, and Nordstrom. Additional allegations involve the theft of cigarettes from delivery trucks and a police pursuit after a 7-Eleven incident, illustrating the gang's persistent criminal activities. Authorities have cited enhancements for street terrorism in the felony complaints, which indicate the organized and serious nature of their actions, with eight members currently in custody awaiting arraignment.
Prosecutors allege that the gang engaged in a series of retail thefts across Contra Costa County, with a total value exceeding $50,000.
The gang members targeted high-end retailers such as Chanel and Nordstrom, and were involved in dangerous police pursuits across the Bay Area.
Eight of the eleven defendants are currently in custody, facing a combination of charges including conspiracy and grand theft.
The charges against the gang members include enhancements for street terrorism, indicating the serious nature of their organized criminal activity.
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