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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 October 6^th to October 12^th.

October 6^th
Nothing to report.

October 7^th
Theft by Deception - 11450 San Pablo Ave. (US Bank):
At 12:10 PM, an officer reports a suspect sold the victim a fake phone.

Stolen Vehicle Recovery – San Diego St. / Carlson Blvd.
At 10:35 PM, officers recovered a stolen truck reported to Berkeley PD.  The truck was released to the owner on scene.

October 8^th
Robbery - 9950 San Pablo Ave. (Chase Bank):
At 8:09 AM, an officer reports the victim was depositing cash into an ATM when the suspect approached them and threatened the victim and demanded money. The suspect grabbed some of the cash from the victim and fled the scene. At 4:17 PM, employees recognized the suspect when they returned to the bank and called police. Officers arrived on scene and detained the suspect. The suspect was positively identified by the victim during an in-field identification. Officers conducted a records check and found the suspect was on parole with an active warrant for their arrest. The suspect was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department, and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Attempt Grand Theft - 6700 Block of Gladys Ave.
At 9:38 AM, an officer reports a suspect attempted to steal copper wires that were attached to a telephone pole.

Possession of Marijuana for Sales / Possession of Marijuana Over an Ounce / Possession of Prescribed Narcotics without a Prescription – Kearney St. / Wall Ave.
At 10:46 PM, officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop. During the investigation, officers located drug paraphernalia on the passenger. The passenger was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department, and released on a citation.

October 9^th
Organized Retail Theft – 670 El Cerrito Plaza.
At 8:14 PM, three juvenile suspects entered the business and stole merchandise.  The suspects fled prior to police arrival.

Grand Theft – 5020 El Cerrito Plaza (Panda Express):
At 12:53 AM, a suspect entered the closed unsecured business and stole a contractor’s property.

Shoplift / Possession of a Drug Paraphernalia - 670 El Cerrito Plaza (CVS):
At 9:51 AM, officers were dispatched to a theft. Upon officers arrival, an employee pointed out the suspect who was inside a nearby business. Officer contacted the suspect and the employee placed the suspect under Citizen’s Arrest. During a search incident to arrest, the suspect was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. The suspect was transported directly to the Martinez Detention Facility.

October 10^th
Vandalism - 6060 Central Ave. (Nation’s):
At 6:32 AM, an officer reports a suspect kicked the glass of the front door to the business, causing damage to the door. Officers canvased the area and located the suspect nearby. The suspect attempted to flee from officers and a short foot pursuit ensued. The suspect was detained by officers and placed under arrest. The suspect was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Theft - 7400 Block of Fairmount Ave.
At 9:12 AM, an officer reports an unknown suspect stole a license plate from the victim’s vehicle.

Identity Theft - 1100 Block of James Pl.
At 2:52 PM, an officer took a report of online fraud.

Shoplift - 11060 San Pablo Ave. (Harbor Freight):
At 2:42 PM, an officer reports a suspect exited the business with unpaid merchandise.

Organized Retail Theft – 11545 San Pablo Ave. (Ross):
At 8:50 PM, two suspects entered the store and stole several items.  The suspects fled prior to police arrival.

Warrant Arrest – 9900 Block of San Pablo Ave.
At 12:29 AM, officers were dispatched to an unwanted subject. During the investigation, officers found the subject had three outstanding warrants for their arrest. The subject was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and was transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

October 11^th
Organized Retail Theft - 2000 El Cerrito Plaza (Ross):
At 7:46 PM, an officer reports two suspects fled the store with unpaid merchandise.

October 12^th
Warrant Arrest / Possession of a Controlled Substance - San Pablo Ave. / Moeser Ln.
At 12:19 AM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop. A records search found the driver had an outstanding warrant for their arrest. During a search incident to arrest, officers located a suspected controlled substance. The driver was arrested and issued a citation for the warrant and drug charge.

Driving Under the Influence - Cutting Blvd./ Key Blvd.
At 2:31 AM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop. During a DUI investigation, officers found the driver to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department, and released with a citation to a sober friend.

Recovered Stolen Vehicle – Moeser Ln. / Shevlin Dr.
At 8:00 AM, an officer located a trailer that was reported stolen to Richmond PD.

Burglary (Commercial) – 11366 San Pablo Ave. (Ayuda Financial):
At 12:09 PM, an officer reports a suspect broke into the business and stole money. 

Assault with a Deadly Weapon - 6500 Block of Hill St.
At 11:42 PM, an officer reports suspects drove up to the victim and shot at the victim with BB guns.