The Modesto Police Department has released video footage on its Facebook page from two separate arrests that took place in late September.
In the first incident, which occurred on September 26, police arrested Angel Cabrera, 18, and Christian DiazSilva, 19, at the Target store on Sisk Road. According to authorities, Target’s loss-prevention staff observed the two men concealing merchandise and leaving without paying. The police were notified and apprehended both suspects in the parking lot. The stolen items were recovered.
Following the arrest, investigators discovered that Cabrera was wanted in connection with a double homicide that happened in Salinas on September 19. He has since been taken into custody by the Salinas Police Department. DiazSilva was booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on burglary charges. Cabrera faces multiple charges including murder, attempted murder, participating in a criminal street gang, promoting street gang activity and conspiracy to commit felony. Authorities allege he served as the getaway driver during the double homicide incident. Both suspects are residents of Salinas.
The second video released by police shows an armed robbery that took place on September 22 in the parking lot of True Value hardware store on Coffee Road. Three suspects fled the scene but were apprehended after coordination between patrol units, the real-time crime center and Air 101 from the county Sheriff’s Department. Those arrested were Elizar Flores, 19, of Fresno; Lawdell Jones, 20, of Fresno; and Dominique Diaz, 20, of Modesto.
All three face charges of attempted carjacking, attempted robbery, possession of an assault weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm and carrying a concealed weapon. Flores and Diaz face an additional charge of assault with a firearm.
