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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 February 2nd February 8^th
 
February 2^nd 
Commercial Burglary – 10598 San Pablo Ave. (Baskin Robbins):
At 4:21 AM, an officer reports a suspect threw a rock through a window on the north side of the business to gain entry. The suspect stole property and fled the scene prior to police arrival.

Robbery - 11565 San Pablo Ave. (Walgreens):
At 8:09 PM, an officer reports a suspect attempted to leave the store with the unpaid merchandise when the suspect was stopped by a store employee. The suspect became upset and started throwing items at the employee. The suspect then threw a rock at the windows and fled the area prior to police arrival.

February 3^rd 
Stolen Vehicle - 700 Block of Liberty St.
At 5:13 AM, a victim reported their vehicle being stolen.

Theft with Priors / Possession of Ammo by Felon / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - 11565 San Pablo Ave. (Walgreens):
At 8:31 PM, an officer was at the business conducting follow-up of a previous another incident when the officer was flagged down by an employee for a theft in progress. As the suspect was attempting to leave the store with concealed unpaid merchandise, the officer stopped the suspect. During the investigation, officers confirmed the crime had taken place. During a search incident to arrest, the suspect was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and live ammo. Further investigation found the suspect had two prior convictions for theft. The suspect was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

February 4^th
Drunk in Public – 11450 San Pablo Ave. (Safeway):
At 11:07 AM, officers located a suspect drinking alcohol in public and was visibly intoxicated. The suspect was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department, and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.  

February 5^th
Shoplifting – 6000 El Cerrito Plaza (Marshalls):
At 2:10 PM, a suspect was placed under Citizen’s Arrest after stealing items from the store. The suspect was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department, and released with a citation.

Criminal Threats – 800 Block of Craft Ave.
At 8:06 PM, the victim received a threatening phone call.

February 6^th 
Battery – 10636 San Pablo Ave. (24-Hour Fitness):
At 10:15 AM, the victim reports they were assaulted by the suspect while both parties were inside the business.  The suspect fled prior to police arrival. 

Battery – Albany Middle School (Cougar Field):
At 6:14 PM, the victim was assaulted by a suspect.  The suspect fled prior to police arrival.

Shoplifting / Petty Theft with Priors / Fraud / Possession of Narcotics / Probation Violation / Warrant Arrest – 670 El Cerrito Plaza (CVS):
At 9:45 PM, officers responded to a theft in progress.  Two suspects fled the store and were later detained at the Plaza BART Station. One suspect was positively identified and placed under arrest.  During a search incident to arrest, the suspect was found to be in possession of fraudulent items and narcotics. Further investigation found the suspect was on probation and had a warrant for their arrest. Both suspects were booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

February 7^th
Grand Theft – 7400 block of Potrero Ave.
At 11:42 AM, an officer reports a bicycle was stolen sometime between 02/03/2025 and 02/05/2025.

Grand Theft – 1700 block of Ganges Ave.
At 12:54 PM, an officer reports theft of property from inside a parked vehicle.

Shoplifting - 2000 El Cerrito Plaza (Ross):
At 7:46 PM, an officer reports a suspect fled the store with unpaid merchandise, prior to police arrival.

Commercial Burglary - 1700 Block of Eastshore Blvd.
At 9:27 PM, officers responded to the business where two suspects stole a portable generator. The following day, officers received information about the generator’s location in a nearby city. Officers responded to the area, located, and processed the generator for evidence. The generator was then returned to the owner.

February 8^th
Defrauding an Innkeeper - 11344 San Pablo Ave. (Denny’s):
At 11:07 PM, an officer reports three suspects consumed food and ran out of business without paying.