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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 26^th to February 1^st

January 26^th
Possession of Narcotics / Drug Paraphernalia - 2500 Block of Alva Ave.
At 1:04 AM, officers noticed a suspicious vehicle and contacted the driver. During the investigation, officers located suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the driver’s possession. The driver was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department, and released with a citation.

Robbery – 11861 San Pablo Ave. (Starbucks):
At 9:52 AM, a suspect threatened staff with a weapon before stealing items from the business.

Shoplift – 670 El Cerrito Plaza (CVS):
At 11:07 AM, an officer accepted the Citizen’s Arrest of a suspect who stole merchandise. The suspect was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department, and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Attempt Theft - 7400 Block of Seaview Pl.
At 9:59 PM, an officer reports a suspect had entered and rummaged through the victim’s vehicle. The victim reports no items were taken.

Warrant Arrest / Possession of Narcotics / Paraphernalia - San Pablo Ave. / Jefferson Ave.
At 1:50 AM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop. During an investigation, officers found the driver to have an outstanding warrant. During a search incident to arrest, the driver was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The driver was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and released with a citation.

January 27^th
Theft – San Pablo Ave. / Potrero Ave.
On 01/25/2025 between the hours of 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, the victim reports they were standing at a bus stop when a suspect stole their purse. The suspect fled the area prior to police arrival.

January 28^th
Theft – Stockton Ave. / Kearney St.
At 12:00 PM, a suspect stole the victim’s bicycle, placed it inside of a vehicle, and fled the area prior to police arrival. 

January 29^th
Stolen Vehicle – 1700 block of Lexington Ave.
At 10:15 AM, the victim reports their vehicle was stolen sometime last night.  

Robbery – 1000 El Cerrito Plaza (Lucky):
At 2:42 PM, an officer reports a suspect stole items and was stopped by security.  The suspect fought store security and fled the area prior to police arrival.  

Shoplifting – 670 El Cerrito Plaza (CVS):
At 4:07 PM, an officer reports a suspect stole items and fled the area prior to police arrival.  

January 30^th
Nothing to report.

January 31^st
Petty Theft – 11760 San Pablo Ave.
At 7:55 AM, an officer reports a suspect stole a vehicle battery sometime between 01/28/2025 and 01/31/2025.

Theft - 3090 El Cerrito Plaza (Starbucks):
At 6:06 PM, a victim reports their stolen bicycle GPS was located at a nearby motel. Officers responded to the area and located the stolen bicycle inside one of the occupied rooms. The case was forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office.

February 1^st 
Nothing to report.