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SAN LEANDRO, CA – On September 10, 2026, San Leandro Police officers responded to a robbery at CVS Pharmacy, located at 1401 Washington Avenue, involving a 69-year-old female employee.

During the incident, the suspect entered the store and began selecting merchandise. As the suspect attempted to leave the store without paying, he struck the employee with his shoulder, knocking her into a refrigerator. The victim sustained significant injuries as a result of the assault.

San Leandro Police detectives conducted an investigation that included reviewing surveillance footage, interviewing witnesses, and examining additional evidence. Through their investigative efforts, detectives identified Chyance Anderson, a 38-year-old from San Leandro, as the suspect responsible for the robbery.

On October 17, 2026, San Leandro Police officers located Anderson in San Leandro, and arrested him without incident. Anderson was subsequently booked into the San Leandro Police Department Jail.

The case was presented to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office, which filed three felony charges against Anderson, including second-degree robbery, assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury, and elder abuse. The charges also include allegations of great bodily injury involving an elderly victim and aggravating circumstances.

“This was a violent incident that left an elderly victim with significant injuries,” said Lieutenant Jeff Walton of the San Leandro Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division. “I'm proud of the work our detectives did to identify the suspect and bring this case to a successful resolution.”