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Livermore police recently returned a stolen Christmas gift to a 13-year-boy after a 30-year-old grinch celebrated New Year's Day by stealing his scooter.
Just before 4 p.m. on Jan. 1, police investigated the theft of a Hiboy electric scooter at Target on Las Positas Road.
Officers determined the suspected culprit as 30-year-old Zakkery Vance from Modesto, who was already on parole for first-degree robbery.
San Ramon police arrested Vance on Jan. 26 for violating his parole. Police say the man had a Taser stun gun, pepper spray, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia.
Livermore police then interviewed Vance, who they say admitted to stealing the scooter and told detectives he sold it to someone in Modesto.
Livermore police drove to Modesto, contacted the buyer — who they say didn't realize it was stolen — and returned it to the 13-year-old boy.
Vance, who was arrested in Contra Costa County, is now facing grand theft charges in Alameda County.
