( KRON ) — Three suspects have been arrested in connection to a string of robberies across the East Bay, the Hayward Police Department announced Friday. The suspects were connected to at least 11 robberies over an eight-month period in Hayward, Livermore, Fremont, San Leandro and Castro Valley.
The suspects, who police said were arrested with the help of U.S. Marshals, were identified as:
- Jaray Washington, 42, of Oakland — Arrested Feb. 13 in connection to all 11 robberies
- Cameron Watkins, 24, of Oakland — Arrested March 11 in connection to two robberies
- Deante Hunt, 26, of Concord — Arrested April 4 in connection to two robberies
At least one of the suspects brandished a firearm in each of the robberies, police said. In some instances, the suspects moved employees or customers to other parts of the business and forced employees to hand over cash from safes or registers at gunpoint.