Two men arrested after East Bay robbery and attempted robbery

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Two men were arrested on Tuesday after allegedly committing a robbery in Alamo and attempting another in Lafayette. The 23-year-old from Antioch and 20-year-old without a listed residence were taken into custody by Lafayette police and booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on suspicion of robbery, attempted robbery, and conspiracy charges.

Why it matters

Robberies and violent crimes remain a concern in the East Bay, with law enforcement agencies working to apprehend suspects and prevent further incidents from occurring in local communities.

The details

According to authorities, the sheriff's office first received reports around 1 p.m. of a robbery at a bank on Danville Boulevard in Alamo. Police later spotted the suspects' vehicle as an attempted robbery was happening at a bank on Mt. Diablo Boulevard in Lafayette. The car fled the scene but was found unoccupied a short time later. Officers searched the area and arrested the two men, one of whom was found with a replica Glock handgun in his backpack.

• The initial robbery was reported around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2026.
• The attempted robbery in Lafayette occurred shortly after the Alamo incident.
• The two suspects were arrested by Lafayette police around 1:20 p.m. on Tuesday.

What’s next

The two suspects will remain in custody as the investigation continues, and the judge will determine whether to grant them bail.