Full Notification

The following is a summary of criminal activity in El Cerrito. It does not include all crimes. It also does not include non-criminal events such as missing persons, traffic collisions, non-criminal deaths, non-criminal disputes, nor many other police activities that do not result in arrest.
October 15^th
Auto Burglary – 6000 block of Cypress Ave.
At 6:30 AM a suspect shattered the window of the victim’s vehicle and stole items.   
Attempted Stolen Vehicle – 6400 block of Waldo Ave.
At 10:00 AM the victim noticed the rear driver side window was shattered and the steering column was damaged.
Grand Theft – 1600 block of Arlington Blvd.
At 4:43 PM the victim reported approximately 50 ft of copper wire was stolen between October 11^th at 5PM to October 15^th at 12:00PM
October 16^th
Residential Burglary/Petty Theft – 2100 block of Pinehurst Ct.
Sometime between October 15^th at 11 PM to October 16^th at 8 AM, the suspect entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle, stole items and opened the victims garage door with the garage door opener. The suspect entered the garage and stole a custom bike. 
Stolen Vehicle/Warrant- San Pablo Ave/ Potrero Ave.
At 7:19 PM an officer received a Flock notification (Automated License Plate Reader camera) for a stolen vehicle. Officers circulated the area and located the stolen vehicle occupied. Officers conducted an enforcement stop and took the driver into custody. During a records check, it was discovered the driver had an outstanding warrant. After booking the driver was transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.
Auto Burglary- 7600 Block of Stockton Ave.
At 9:18 PM an officer reports an unknown suspect broke into the victim’s vehicle and stole property.
Auto Burglary- 3300 Block of Santa Clara Ave.
At 12:30 AM an officer reported two suspects broke into the victim’s vehicle and stole property.
Stolen Vehicle- 11200 Block of San Pablo Ave.
At 7:19 PM an officer reports a suspect stole the victims vehicle.
Stolen Vehicle- 1400 Block of Arlington Blvd.
At 10:02 PM an officer reports a suspect stole the victim’s vehicle.
Recovered Stolen Vehicle- 900 Block of Pomona Ave.
At 11:34 PM, a San Pablo PD officer pursued a stolen vehicle into El Cerrito but terminated the pursuit after the speeds reached over 100MPH. ECPD officers circulated the area and located the vehicle unoccupied and recovered it.
October 17^th
Commercial Burglary – El Mono Restaurant 11720 San Pablo Ave.
At 5:42AM officers responded to a burglary alarm at the business and noticed the front door was pried open. No one was located inside, and the cash register was stolen. 
Commercial Burglary – Los Moles Restaurant 6120 Potrero Ave.
At 6:01AM a reporting party saw the front glass door shattered to the business.  Four suspects were seen fleeing from inside the business and fled in a dark-colored vehicle.  Several bottles of alcohol were stolen. 
Commercial Burglary – Launderland 11785 San Pablo Ave.
At 8:29AM the owner reports that the front door the business was pried open.  The suspects damaged the coin dispenser and stole the coins ATM kiosk that contained cash.
Commercial Burglary – Frannie Express Hawaiian BBQ 11775 San Pablo Ave
At 9:01AM the owner reported that the front door was pried open, and the suspects stole cash from the register. 
Identity Theft – 5200 block of Gordon Ave.
At 10:49AM the victim reports an unknown suspect withdrew money from his account.  A fraudulent check was also made with the victims account number and deposited in another account.    
Shoplifting/Warrant Arrest – Footlocker 430 El Cerrito Plaza
At 2:56PM officers arrested a subject after he was placed under citizen’s arrest for stealing shoes, and had a warrant for theft out of Fairfield PD.  The subject was booked police station and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility. 
DUI Arrest – 1100 block of Liberty St.
At 2:57PM officers arrested a subject for driving while under the influence of alcohol.  The subject was booked at the police station and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.   
DUI – Fairmount Ave / San Pablo Ave.
At 12:17AM, officers conducted a suspicious vehicle check of a car running and partially blocking the roadway.  The driver was asleep in the driver’s seat and admitted to consuming alcohol.  The driver was arrested and later cited out to a friend at ECPD.
October 18^th
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Portola Dr and San Pablo Ave.
At 7:17AM an officer arrested a subject for possession of drug paraphernalia.  The subject was released on a citation.   
Vandalism – 800 Block of Seaview Dr.
At 7:38AM an officer reported that six vehicles had their rear drivers’ side windows broken out. 
Vandalism – 400 block of Clayton Ave.
At 9:07AM the victim reports their vehicle's windows were shattered. 
Vandalism – 700 block of Richmond St.
At 9:29PM the victim reported that the rear window of his vehicle had been shattered. 
Vandalism – 900 block of Elm St
At 9:38PM the victim reports that a window to their vehicle was shattered.
Trespassing Arrest – Denny’s 11344 San Pablo Ave 
At 1PM an unwanted subject returned and refused to leave.  The subject was arrested but transported to the hospital for an unknown medical condition.     
Aggravated Battery / Criminal Threats – 5800 Block of Alta Punta Ave.
At 1:54AM, officers were dispatched to a reported battery.  The suspect was arrested after threatening to kill his brother and then assaulting him.  The suspect was later transported to the county jail in Martinez.
Assault / Battery – 11700 Block of San Pablo Ave.
At 2:47AM, officers were dispatched to a reported sexual battery.  During the investigation, it was determined a verbal argument took place between a husband and wife.  During the argument, the husband attempted to punch the wife but missed.  The husband pushed a shopping cart at a male friend of the wife, striking him.  The subject was placed under citizen’s arrest, transported back to ECPD, and later released on a citation.
Warrant Arrest – 10900 San Pablo Ave.
At 3:20AM, officers were flagged down in the parking lot of the police department.  The subject had a misdemeanor warrant for his arrest.  The subject was released on a citation.
October 19^th
Recovered Stolen Vehicle – 10650 San Pablo Ave.
At 2:38AM, officers located an unoccupied stolen vehicle reported to Vallejo PD.  The vehicle was recovered and towed.
October 20^th
Vehicle Theft – 5800 block of Avila St:
A 2013 white Kia Optima was stolen between 12:00 on 10/15 and 7:00 PM on 10/19.
Robbery – 11299 San Pablo Ave (Gina Beauty 4 U):
At 12:23 PM, two female teens stole wigs.  When the business owner tried to take the wigs as the teens walked toward the door, both suspects yanked the wigs from her hands.
Vandalism – 10566 San Pablo Ave (Yaoyasan):
An unidentified suspect shattered the window of the victim’s vehicle while the victim was in the store shopping, sometime between 3:00-3:45 PM.
October 21^st
Vehicle Theft – 5800 block of Central Ave:
A 2003 GMC Yukon was stolen sometime between noon on 10/20 and 6:00 AM on 10/21. 
Robbery – Ohlone Greenway / Eureka Ave:
At 1:12 PM, a woman was robbed of cash by use of a simulated weapon.
Warrant Arrest – 800 block of Arlington Blvd:
At 1:21 PM, an officer reports the arrest of a man on four arrest warrants to county jail.
Vandalism- 8700 Block of Don Carol Dr:
At 9:04 PM, an officer reported unknown suspects threw rocks and eggs at the victim’s house.
Battery- 9937 San Pablo Ave. (Lama Bar):
At 1:55 AM, an officer was flagged down by the victim who stated an employee of the business pushed him.