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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 February 23^rd to March 1^st
 
February 23^rd
Driving Under the Influence - Knott Ave. / Junction Ave.
At 12:20 AM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop. During a DUI investigation,  officers found the driver to be under the influence. The driver was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and released with a citation to a sober relative. 

Theft from Vehicle - 1700 Block of Arlington Blvd.
At 8:47 AM, an officer reports that on 02/21/2025, a suspect stole the victim’s credit card from their unlocked vehicle.

Shoplifting - 11565 San Pablo Ave. (Walgreens):
At 12:57 PM, an officer reports a suspect stole from the business and fled prior to police arrival.

Robbery / Felon in Possession of a Loaded Firearm - 11450 San Pablo Ave. (Safeway):
At 2:22 PM, officers responded to Safeway for a report of a suspect who stole the victim’s property. Upon arrival, the victim pointed out the suspect to officers. When officers contacted the suspect, the suspect began fighting with officers. The suspect was arrested and later searched. During the search incident to arrest, officers located a loaded firearm in the suspect’s possession. Officers conducted a records check and discovered the suspect was a convicted felon. The suspect was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Warrant Arrest - 11450 San Pablo Ave. (Safeway):
While at the above call, the suspect’s significant other attempted to retrieve the suspect’s property. Officers conducted a records check and found the suspect’s significant other to have an outstanding warrant for their arrest. The subject was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to the Martinez Detention.

Residential Burglary - 1600 Block of Arlington Blvd.
At 8:31 PM, an officer reports a suspect broke into the victim’s home and stole property. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival.  

February 24^th
Robbery – 9800 San Pablo Ave. (Wells Fargo parking lot):
At 9:50 AM, the victim reports that while sitting in their parked vehicle, a suspect shattered the victim’s window and stole their bags.  The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. 

Warrant Arrest – San Pablo Ave. / Wall Ave.
At 10:27 AM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop. During the investigation, officers found the driver had a warrant for their arrest. The driver was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Shoplifting – 2000 El Cerrito Plaza (Ross):
At 10:55 AM, an officer reports a suspect stole items and fled the scene prior to police arrival.  

Theft - 1700 Block of Liberty St.
At 10:33 PM, an officer reports a suspect stole the victim’s property.

February 25^th
Nothing to report.

February 26^th
Petty Theft – 3090 El Cerrito Plaza (Starbucks):
At 6:26 AM, an officer reports a suspect entered the business and took the victim’s beverage from the counter. The suspect fled the business prior to police arrival.

February 27^th
Attempted Robbery - Central Ave. / Kearney St.
At 9:46 PM, an officer reports the victim was walking home when they were confronted by three suspects who demanded the victim’s property. The victim fled from the area and called 911.

February 28^th
Shoplifting / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 1000 El Cerrito Plaza (Lucky):
At 1:50 PM, officers were flagged down by an employee regarding a theft that recently occurred. Officers located, positively identified and arrested the suspect. The suspect was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to Martinez Detention Facility.

Burglary – 540 Ashbury Ave. (El Cerrito High School):
At 5:13 PM, an officer reports a suspect entered the high school after hours and stole backpacks.

Battery – San Pablo Ave. / Carlson Blvd.
At 7:06 PM, the victim reports they were involved in a road rage incident that resulted in the victim being battered.

Shoplifting – 6000 El Cerrito Plaza (Marshalls):
At 8:17 PM, an officer reports a suspect stole items and fled from the business. Responding officers located and positively identified the suspect. The suspect was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility. 

March 1^st
Petty Theft from Vehicle – 1400 block of Lawrence Ct.
At 10:09 AM, an officer reports that between 4:00 PM on 02/28/2025 and 10:00 AM on 03/01/2025, a suspect stole property out of the victim’s unlocked vehicle.

Petty Theft from Vehicle – 2000 block of Harper St.
At 10:14 AM, an officer reports that between 9:00 AM on 02/25/2025 and 10:14 AM on 03/01/2025, a suspect stole cash from the center console of the victim’s unlocked vehicle.

Petty Theft (From Vehicle) – 1500 block of Richmond St.
At 11:41 AM, an officer reports that between 8:10 PM on 02/28/2025 and 11:40 hours on 03/01/2025, a suspect stole property out of the victim’s unlocked vehicle.

Shoplifting – 6000 El Cerrito Plaza (Marshalls):
At 5:43 PM, an officer reports a suspect stole items and fled prior to police arrival.

Vandalism – 11575 San Pablo Ave. (Church’s Chicken):
At 6:18 PM, an officer reports a suspect shattered a large glass window of the business. Responding officers located and positively identified the suspect. The suspect was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.