Full Notification

On Thursday, August 19th, San Leandro Police investigated two robberies approximately 10 minutes apart and about four blocks away from each other.

Around 5:25 pm, Officers responded to the 500 block of Callan Avenue for a robbery involving a 16-year-old juvenile victim. Three suspects, all described as adult males, approached the victim in an open area of an apartment complex where he was robbed of his school backpack.

Around 5:35 pm, Officers responded to the 200 block of Oakes Boulevard for two juvenile victims, 16 and 17 years old. Both victims said two adult males approached them in front of their residence, brandished a handgun, and demanded their backpacks. One victim relinquished their belongings while the other yelled for help. The suspects fled without getting the second victim’s belongings.

San Leandro Police would like to clarify that these crimes did not occur on school property or related to any school events. On Thursday, San Leandro High School let students out at 2:34 pm.

Although the information has circulated that these robberies are a trend in San Leandro, we are notifying our citizens that this is not the case. We will continue to communicate with San Leandro and San Lorenzo School Districts after these crimes occurred.

San Leandro Police has increased high-visibility patrols around all school campuses and will have covert officers in the area before school starts and after classes let out. 

As a safety measure, we would like to take this opportunity to remind students and parents of the following:

• If you walk to school, walk with a friend or family member.
• Report all suspicious activity, whether on or off-campus.
• Always be aware of your surroundings, do not be preoccupied with digital devices. 
• Be familiar with the general layout of the buildings and walkways (walk around campus during the day to familiarize yourself)

Please call 911 or 510.577.2740 to report any suspicious activity.