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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 20^th to October 26^th.
 
October 20^th  
Vehicle Burglary – 6400 block of Schmidt Ln.
At 12:25 PM, an officer reports a suspect entered the victim’s vehicle and stole property sometime overnight.

Driving Under the Influence - San Pablo Ave. / Madison Ave.
At 11:16 PM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop. During the DUI investigation, officers found the suspect 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. 

Driving Under the Influence - San Pablo Ave. / Knott Ave.
At 12:47 AM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop. During the DUI investigation, officers found the suspect 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.

October 21^st
Stolen Vehicle – 5800 block of Lassen St.
At 9:37 AM, the victim reported their vehicle was stolen sometime overnight.

Shoplifting – 6000 El Cerrito Plaza (Marshalls):
At 11:35 AM, an officer reports a suspect stole items from the store and fled prior to police arrival.

Warrant Arrest – 1800 Block of Key Blvd.
At 2:55 AM, officers were dispatched to a suspicious person in the area. Officers contacted the subject and found the subject had two outstanding warrants. The subject was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department, and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

October 22^nd
Stolen Vehicle – 6500 block of Knott Ave.
At 8:28 AM, a victim reported their vehicle stolen.

Organized Retail Theft – 6000 El Cerrito Plaza (Marshalls):
At 4:18 PM, officers arrested two suspects for stealing items from the store. The suspects were booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

October 23^rd
Stolen Vehicle – 7000 block of Carol Ct.
At 12:57 PM, the victim reported their vehicle was stolen sometime last night.

Identity Theft – 700 block of Balra Dr.
At 1:30 PM, a victim reported that a suspect used their information to open a bank account in their name.

Shoplifting – 11060 San Pablo Ave. (Harbor Freight):
At 4:13 PM, officers located a suspect who had stolen items from the store. The suspect was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and released with a citation.

Public Intoxication – 7400 Block of Moeser Ln.
At 6:05 PM, officers were dispatched to a subject down on the ground. The subject was highly intoxicated and transported to the hospital. The case will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s office.

October 24^th
Auto Burglary – 300 block of Carmel Ave.
At 6:13 AM, a victim reports suspects shattered the victim’s vehicle windows and stole miscellaneous items. 

Petty Theft – 700 Block of Kearney St.
At 3:47 PM, the victim reports a suspect stole an electric bicycle.

October 25^th
Fraudulent Checks – 11156 San Pablo Ave. (St. John School):
At 10:40 AM, an officer reports a suspect obtained the account information to the school bank account and issued fraudulent checks.

Residential Burglary - 500 Block of Oak St.
At 6:23 PM, an officer reports a suspect entered the victim’s residence and ransacked a room.

Driving Under the Influence - San Pablo Ave. / Wall Ave.
At 7:35 PM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop. During the DUI investigation, officers found the suspect 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. 

Driving Under the Influence / Unlicensed Driver / Hit and Run - Barrett Ave. / LaHonda Ave.
At 11:38 PM, officers were dispatched to a collision where the driver collided into several parked vehicles. Upon arrival the suspect had fled the scene. Witnesses provided officers with a description of the suspect. Officers circulated the area and located the registered owner of the suspect vehicle who appeared intoxicated. The suspect was positively identified during an infield investigation by witnesses. Officers conducted a DUI investigation and found the suspect to be under the influence of alcohol. The suspect was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and released with a citation to a sober friend.

October 26^th
Vehicle Theft – 6401 Stockton Ave. (Veteran’s Hall):
Between the hours of 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM on 10/25/2024, a victim reports their vehicle was stolen while the owner was inside the Veteran’s Hall.