Full Notification

For Immediate Release
October 19, 2022

Public Safety Advisory: Uptick in ATM Robberies

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) continues to see an uptick in robberies of individuals at ATM’s in the Laurel and Dimond Districts. The most recent incident occurred on October 18, 2022, in the 4000 block of MacArthur Boulevard shortly before 2:00 PM.

In several of the cases, the victim completed their transaction at the ATM and while walking away, they are confronted by armed individuals who then robbed the victims of their personal property and leave the area either on foot or by vehicle.

OPD is actively investigating each of these robberies. If you are a victim or have information regarding any of these incidents, please call 510-238-3326.

To reduce the risk of our community members and visitors from becoming a victim of violent crime, OPD hopes you consider the following safety tips and recommendations when making ATM transactions.

• Scan your surroundings and watch for suspicious persons or activity around an ATM.

• Select an ATM that is in a well-lit and populated area.

• If you get cash, put it away immediately. Do not stand at the ATM and count your money.

• When leaving an ATM location, make sure you are not being followed. If you are being followed, drive to a safe place including the police department or fire station and call 911.

• Call the OPD non-emergency number, 777-3333, to report suspicious persons.

OPD’s COMMITMENT:

OPD Commanders have begun deploying additional officers to areas of the city that have experienced an increase in armed robberies.

Working together, we can reduce violence in Oakland.