OPD Makes Multiple Arrests in Robbery Series
This year the Oakland Police Department (OPD) has investigated nearly 200 robberies citywide, down more than 30% from this time last year.
On January 31, 2023, OPD officers arrested three adult males in connection with multiple robberies throughout the City of Oakland. These arrests were made due to the diligent coordination, collaboration, and hard work of OPD’s Violent Crime Operations Center (VCOC), helicopter (ARGUS), Patrol Officers in Areas 1 and 2, and investigators in OPD’s Criminal Investigations Division.
The first robbery occurred on January 17, 2023, just after 11:00 AM, in the 4400 block of Foothill Boulevard. As the victim entered a business, he was approached from behind by an individual who forcefully pushed him while grabbing his belongings and fleeing the scene in a waiting vehicle.
The second robbery occurred on January 27, 2023, just after 2:30 PM, in the 3400 block of Fruitvale Avenue. As the victim entered a business, she was approached by two individuals who forcefully grabbed her purse, causing her to fall to the ground. The victim was dragged several feet before the individuals broke away with her purse and fled the scene in a vehicle.
The third robbery occurred on January 31, 2023, just after 3:00 PM, in the 100 block of 40th Street. As the victim entered a business, she was approached by an individual who forcefully grabbed her belongings from her person. A struggle ensued causing the victim and another person to fall to the ground. The individual took the victim’s belongings and fled the scene in a vehicle.
Shortly following the robbery on January 31, 2023, officers in the VCOC located the vehicle associated with the robbery and safely took three individuals into custody. A privately made firearm, commonly referred to as a “ghost gun,” was also recovered.
Thus far, investigators have connected these individuals to three robberies in Oakland, as well as robberies in neighboring cities.
Today, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office charged two of the individuals with the crimes; the third individual was not charged.
