Suspect charged in $35,000 Hayward store burglaries
Briefly

Leo Smith IV, 30, was arrested following a joint burglary of a liquor store and a 7-Eleven in Hayward that resulted in over $35,000 in losses. The event involved nine individuals who rammed into the storefronts and threatened staff members. Police identified Smith as the driver using various evidences, including surveillance footage and technology. Previously, Smith had a record of similar offenses, and following recent incidents, he has pleaded not guilty to current charges, with bail set at $50,000.
On January 12, nine individuals, including Leo Smith IV, burglarized two stores in Hayward, causing damages exceeding $35,000, and threatened a clerk with a weapon.
Using surveillance footage and cellphone pings, authorities linked Smith to the crimes, unveiling his alleged involvement as the driver of the getaway vehicle.
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