Woman Mugged on Alcosta Boulevard Last Week

G May 21, 2012 at 05:12 pm

Is their a sketch of the suspects available?

Patrick Creaven (Editor) May 21, 2012 at 05:14 pm

No, there are no sketches.

G May 21, 2012 at 05:18 pm

Should be standard for all crimes with eyewitnesses to put citizens on the alert and to potentially identify the suspects. Mass media is helpful in solving crimes.

Janice P Ellis May 21, 2012 at 08:58 pm

Mugged in broad daylight in San Ramon...unbelievable - seriously! When I moved to San Ramon 23 years ago, the crime stats for our great little city was 1 and two (for violent crime and property crime, respectively). Now, those stats are 3 and 4 - just slightly above the national average.
I fell in love with San Ramon the first time I visited here, and it's sad to see our beautiful city going in the direction that it is. It's also troubling, as an African American, to see yet another example of violent crime perpetuated by black males. I hate stereotyping of any kind, and lord knows I have to deal with "proving" that I'm not the stereotypical "black woman with an attitude" on a regular basis. But, crimes like this, each and every one, are what keep the black male equals thug stereotype alive and well. Glad this young woman is ok. Crimes like this happen in surrounding cities all the time, but, San Ramon has always been such a safe place to live. It still is, I suppose - but, this news story proves it's not as safe as it used to be.

masa May 22, 2012 at 10:18 am

What part of Alcosta...by 680 freeway?or by crow canyon?

Sharon Svitak May 22, 2012 at 12:47 pm

I think that reporting only half the information is worse than not reporting at all. Alcosta is a long boulevard, where on Alcosta did this happen?

Autumn Johnson (Editor) May 22, 2012 at 01:06 pm

Hi, Sharon: It was on Alcosta Avenue near Market Place.

paul hoffman May 22, 2012 at 01:57 pm

If you still don't recognize where, its near where Bollinger Canyon Rd crosses Alcosta. Market Place its where Nob Hill and Orchard Supply Hardware are located.

Renae Wilber May 22, 2012 at 05:15 pm

Janice, I feel your frustration. I have been in San Ramon since we had no record of any homicides and car thefts seemed to be the greatest issue. I also raised my daughters here, and with one of my daughters being of mixed race (Native American/African American) it pains me greatly to see the stereotype perpetuated. Fortunately, as she was one of the few African American children attending school here, she set quite an example to others just by being herself, and broke barriers and created a mass circle of friends that ultimately never saw her color. She was a student ambassador, an honor roll student, a dancer, a baker... Unfortunately, the dang stigma still exists to those who do not know. In addition, I adopted both of my daughters. Funny how the press always mentions when someone who commits a heinous crime "was adopted" but never "was raised by their gentic family." Living by example is, I suppose the best we can all do and hope for MLJ's dream that others "...judge others not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."
I do hope these two guys are caught and convicted to the full extent. They obviously lack much more than character. ~Renae~

Janice P Ellis May 22, 2012 at 07:42 pm

The Market Place area near Alcosta is pretty heavily populated at 4:20 in the afternoon - which makes this crime all the more distressing. But, I was brought up to always respect others, but, fight like hell when it comes to defending yourself.
Thanks a LOT "brothers" for doing your little part in keeping the black male stereotype alive and well. Every time something like this happens, it damages people like myself who would REALLY just like to be seen as an individual rather than a race. On a lighter note (pardon the pun), thanks for your response, Renae! We have the adoption thing in common! Being an adoptive parent is such a blessing. She's the joy of my life!

Tom May 25, 2012 at 03:23 pm

Unfortunately, this kind of thing is becoming too common over on this side of the hills. Years ago it was, for the most part, confined to the Oakland area and SF. As the demographics has changed over here with the infusion of those “residents’ they don’t stand out like they used to here and people are not so alert to people who seem to be out of place! By the way, stats don’t lie and it is not a stereotype.

michelle a murdoch June 12, 2012 at 03:06 pm

i have lived in san ramon since 1985 and i, too am saddened by the crime that has recently been plagueing our beautiful city. robberies, shootings, hit and runs!! we, the good and law abiding citizens need to keep setting positive examples and raising our kids to do the right thing. you can live anywhere and not have much money but you don't have to turn to illegal activities to make a living. if the criminals would just put that negative energy into something positive, some could make quite a difference! but, i guess it's just easier to take from others. . . sad . . .