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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.

The following is a summary of criminal activity in El Cerrito from January 14^th to January 20^th.

January 14th
 
Vehicle Theft – 3200 block of Santa Clara Ave:
A vehicle was stolen sometime between 12/28/2023 and 7:00 AM on 1/14/2024.

Vehicle Theft – 1700 block of Liberty St:
A vehicle was stolen between 9:00 PM on 1/13/2024 and 11:00 AM on 1/14/2024. 

Recovered Stolen Vehicle – 10175 San Pablo Ave:
At 1:02 PM, an officer recovered a vehicle reported stolen to Oakland PD on 1/12/2024. It was discovered abandoned on the lawn of the business.

Warrant Arrest - San Pablo Ave at Blake St:
At 9:51 PM, an officer conducted a pedestrian stop. The officer conducted a records check on the subject and discovered he had a non-citable warrant. The subject was booked at the ECPD and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

January 15^TH
 
Shoplifting – 11450 San Pablo Avenue (Safeway):
At 6:12 AM, a suspect stole miscellaneous items from the store and fled the scene.

Auto Burglary – 6100 block of Potrero Ave.
At 11:24 PM, the victim reports that the suspects shattered a window to the victim’s vehicle and stole property from within.

Auto Burglary – 1400 block of Kearney St.
At 12:47 PM, the victim reported that the suspect shattered a window to the victim’s vehicle and stole property from within.

Commercial Burglary – 11430 San Pablo Ave (Subway):
At 5:19 AM, an unknown suspect shattered the front window of the business and stole items.

January 16^th
 
Vandalism and Assault – 1000 El Cerrito Plaza (Lucky):
At 7:36 AM, the suspect attempted to steal items but was confronted by store employees.  The suspect shattered two bottles of wine on the ground and knocked over a store display.  The suspect attempted to hit a store employee but missed.  The suspect fled westbound through the parking lot prior to police arrival.   

Commercial Burglary – 11775 San Pablo Avenue (Frannie Express):
At 2:25 AM, the first suspect shattered the front glass door and stole items from the counter.  At 9:16 AM, a second suspect entered the business through the shattered door and stole additional items from the counter.

Commercial Burglary – 11785 San Pablo Avenue (Launder Land):
At 11:11 AM, a suspect pushed open the front doors to the business and attempted to pry open a back-room door.

Organized Retail Theft – 11565 San Pablo Avenue (Walgreen’s):
At 11:48 AM, two suspects entered the store, filled garbage bags with store merchandise and fled on foot prior to police arrival.  

Battery – 670 El Cerrito Plaza (CVS):
At 8:23 PM, two suspects assaulted an employee after a verbal argument.  The suspects fled the scene prior to police arrival.
 
January 17^th
 
Stolen Vehicle / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – San Pablo Ave at Madison Ave:
At 8:07 PM, officers received a stolen vehicle on the city’s Flock system.  Officers located the vehicle and arrested the driver. During a search of the vehicle, drug paraphernalia was found inside. The driver was later transported to Martinez Detention Facility.
 
January 18^th
 
Robbery – 6050 El Cerrito Plaza (Barnes & Noble):
At 6:48 PM, officers responded to the report of a robbery.  The suspect attempted to steal merchandise from the store and was stopped by employees.  The suspect then brandished a knife at an employee.  The suspect fled the area on foot prior to police arrival.

January 19^TH
 
Battery - 400 Block of Kearney St.
At 8:43 PM, an officer reports two neighbors got into a verbal altercation that turned physical. Both parties accused each other of assault. This case will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for review.
 
Residential Burglary - 900 Block of Pomona Ave.
At 8:37 PM, an officer reports the suspect shattered out a window to gain entry and stole property.

January 20^th
 
Shoplifting - 11565 San Pablo Ave (Walgreens):
At 9:41 PM, an officer reports the suspect filled up a garbage bag with merchandise and ran out of the store without paying.
 
Arson - 11700 Block of San Pablo Ave.
At 5:04 AM, an officer reports a suspect started a fire in the electrical room of the building.
 
Warrant Arrest - 11700 Block of San Pablo Ave.
While investigating the above incident, officers contacted a person nearby. During a record’s check, officers discovered they had an outstanding warrant for their arrest. The person was taken into custody and transported to the El Cerrito PD for booking. After booking the male was released on a citation.