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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 December 1^st to December 7^th

December 1^st
Grand Theft / Fraud – 225 El Cerrito Plaza (Trader Joe’s):
At 7:40 PM, a victim reports a suspect stole their phone and wallet prior to police arrival. The suspect later used the victim’s credit card to purchase items.  
 
Shoplifting – 11545 San Pablo Ave. (Ross):
At 8:44 PM, a suspect stole merchandise and fled the area prior to police arrival.
 
Organized Retail Theft – 11565 San Pablo Ave. (Walgreens):
At 9:32 PM, multiple suspects stole merchandise and fled prior to police arrival.
 
December 2^nd
Tampering with a Vehicle – 5700 Block of Barrett Ave.
At 12:20 PM, an officer reports a suspect entered the victim’s vehicle and rummaged through the vehicle’s interior. The victim reported no property was lost.
 
December 3^rd
Robbery - 700 Block of Richmond St.
At 10:52 AM, a suspect approached and brandished a firearm at the victim. The suspect stole property from the victim and fled prior to officers arrival.

December 4^th
Stolen Vehicle - 600 Block of Lexington Ave.
At 11:08 AM, an officer reports a suspect stole the victim’s vehicle.
 
Theft - 700 Block of Elm St.
At 12:08 PM, an officer reports a suspect stole property from the victim’s driveway.
 
December 5^th 
Identity Theft - 1700 Block of Liberty St.
At 8:42 AM, the victim reports a suspect used their information to make several purchases.

December 6^th
Stolen Vehicle - 2000 Block of Junction Ave.
At 1:51 AM, an officer reports a suspect stole the victim’s vehicle.
 
Robbery / Conspiracy – S. 53^rd St. / School St.
At 11:21 AM, officers reported a victim had their money taken by a group of juveniles. Officers located two of the juveniles who were identified during an in-field show-up. The juveniles were booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to Juvenile Hall.

Grand Theft – 6500 block of Potrero Ave.
At 1:26 PM, an officer reports the theft of copper wire.

December 7^th
Driving Under the Influence / Possession of Brass Knuckles - Liberty St. / Key Blvd.
At 8:55PM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop. During the DUI investigation, officers found the driver to be driving under the influence. During a search incident to arrest, the driver was found to be in possession of brass knuckles. The driver was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and released with a citation to a sober friend.

Stolen Vehicle – 3200 block of Belmont Ave.
At 11:17 AM, an officer reports a vehicle was stolen sometime overnight.

Recovered Stolen Vehicle / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Felon in Possession of Ammo – Madison Ave. / San Pablo Ave.
At 3:34 PM, officers located a stolen vehicle and conducted a high-risk traffic enforcement stop. Both occupants were taken into police custody. The suspects were booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility. The vehicle was released to the owner on scene.