Full Notification

September 22^nd 
Organized Retail Theft – 11048 San Pablo Ave. (Harbor Freight Tools):
At 9:47 AM, two suspects stole miscellaneous items and fled prior to police arrival.

Shoplifting – 7022 Stockton Ave. (7-Eleven):
At 5:42 PM, officers accepted the citizen’s arrest of a suspect who stole merchandise from the store.  The suspect was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and released on a citation. 

Warrant Arrest - Cutting Blvd. / S.50th Ave.
At 12:19 AM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop. During the investigation, officers found the driver had a DUI warrant. The driver was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered - 11450 San Pablo Ave (Safeway):
At 7:06 PM, an officer received a FLOCK License Plate Reader notification of a stolen vehicle. Patrolling officers circulated the area and located the vehicle occupied. The driver of the vehicle was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility. 

September 23^rd
Petty Theft – 300 block of Pomona Ave.
At 8:02 AM, the victim reports their front license plate was stolen sometime overnight.   

Towed Wanted Felony Vehicle – 11565 San Pablo Ave. (Walgreens):
At 9:18 AM, an officer located an unoccupied vehicle parked in the parking lot. After conducting a search, officers found the vehicle associated with another crime outside El Cerrito. The vehicle was released on scene and the primary police agency was contacted. 

Recovered Stolen Vehicle / Attempted Vehicle Theft / Conspiracy and Failing to Comply with Police – Carlson Blvd. / Van Fleet Ave.
At 9:36 AM, officers were dispatched to the area of San Diego St. and Belmont Ave. for the occupants of a suspicious vehicle, looking into parked vehicles. Investigation later found the suspicious vehicle had been reported stolen. While circulating area, officers saw the passenger suspect attempting to steal a parked vehicle. The suspects fled on foot from officers once a traffic enforcement stop was initiated. Patrolling officers located and arrested both juvenile suspects. The suspects were booked at the El Cerrito Police Department, transported to Juvenile Hall and their parents notified.  The stolen vehicle was released at the scene and returned to the owner.  

Stolen Vehicle – 1500 block of Liberty St.
At 12:45 PM, the victim reported that their motorcycle trailer was stolen from their residence.  

Stolen Vehicle – 1600 Block of Lexington Ave.
At 8:45 PM, the victim reported their vehicle had been stolen.

Stolen Vehicle – 1600 Block of Lexington Ave.
At 8:49 PM, the victim reported their vehicle had been stolen.

Recovered Stolen Vehicle – S. 56^th St / Carlos Ave.
At 9:54 PM, officers located an unoccupied stolen vehicle.  The owner was notified, and the vehicle returned to its owner.

September 24^th
Resisting Arrest from a Peace Officer / Battery on a Police Officer – 11645 San Pablo Ave. (Freeway Motel): 
At 8:30 AM, officers detained a suspect involved in a possible physical altercation with their ex-significant other. The suspect refused to comply with officers orders and struck a police officer. The suspect was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Stolen Vehicle – Liberty St. / Hill St.
At 3:28 PM, the victim reports their vehicle was stolen between the hours of 4:50 AM - 3:00 PM. 

Organized Retail Theft – 1000 El Cerrito Plaza (Lucky):
At 4:23 PM, two suspects entered the store and stole miscellaneous items. The suspects fled prior to police arrival.

September 25^th  
Grand Theft – 6600 block of Gladys Ave.
At 10:34 AM, a victim reports a cable wire was cut and copper inside stolen.

Identity Theft – 1500 block of Arlington Blvd.
At 11:52 AM, the victim reported that the suspect opened a life insurance policy in the victim’s name. 

Petty Theft – 6600 block of Schmidt Ln.
At 1:33 PM, two victims reported both their license plates were stolen from their vehicles.  

Stolen Vehicle – 5600 block of Jordan Ave.
At 4:07 PM, the victim reports their vehicle was stolen from their driveway sometime between 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.  

September 26^th
Stolen Vehicle – 6500 block of Moeser Ln.
At 10:03 AM, the victim reports their vehicle was stolen.

Robbery – 1000 El Cerrito Plaza (Lucky):
At 1:28 PM, an employee confronted a suspect who was shoplifting. After being confronted, the suspect brandished a weapon.  The suspect fled prior to police arrival.

Warrant Arrest – San Pablo Ave. / Stockton Ave.
At 2:42 PM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop. During the investigation, the driver was found to have a warrant. The driver was arrested and released on a citation in the field.

Petty Theft / Identify Theft – 400 block of Kearney St.
At 3:36 PM, the victim reports their wallet was stolen and their cards were fraudulently used. 

Shoplifting – 670 El Cerrito Plaza (CVS):
At 8:17 PM, officers responded to a shoplifting. Upon arrival, the suspect had already fled the scene.  The suspect later returned and was located by officers.  The suspect was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Grand Theft – 600 Block of Elm St.
At 7:53 PM, the victim reported a suspect stole items from a construction site.

Vandalism – 11940 San Pablo Ave. (Tub Town).
At 2:13 AM, officers responded to a glass break alarm from the business.  Upon arrival, officer found a rock that was thrown at the front window.  The suspect fled prior to police arrival.

September 27^th
Drunk in Public - 9895 San Pablo Ave. (Peet’s):
At 2:57 AM, officers contacted a subject who was passed out in the parking lot, next to an open container of alcohol. Officers determined the subject was intoxicated and placed the suspect under arrest. The subject was booked at the EL Cerrito Police Department and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Residential Burglary – 11700 block of San Pablo Ave.
At 9:32 AM, officers arrested a suspect for breaking into an apartment.  The suspect was medically cleared at Kaiser Richmond and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Stolen Vehicle – 11600 block of San Pablo Ave.
At 10:32 AM, the victim reports their vehicle was stolen.  

September 28^th
Residential Burglary – 500 building of El Cerrito Plaza
At 9:48 AM, employees reported a suspect was found inside an apartment.  The suspect was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility. 

Stolen License Plate – 1800 block of Liberty St.
At 12:35 PM, a victim reports a suspect stole the rear license plate from their vehicle sometime overnight.

Residential Burglary - 500 Block of Kearney St.
An officer reports a suspect entered the victim’s residence through a back sliding door and moved property within the home.

Battery - 6060 Central Ave. (Nation’s):
At 11:56 PM, an officer reports when the victim left the business with their food, the suspect followed the victim out and assaulted them. Officers arrived on scene and accepted the victim’s citizen’s arrest. The suspect was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and released on a citation.