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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 April 6^th to April 12^th
 
April 6^th
Theft – 400 block of Norvell St.
At 9:54 AM, an officer reports a theft of the victim’s bicycle.

April 7^th
Theft – Kearney St. / Wall Ave.
At 11:17 AM, the victim reported their license plates were stolen sometime overnight.

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Warrant Arrest – 6000 El Cerrito Plaza:
At 1:20 PM, officers reported a theft in progress from the business. Officers arrived on scene and located the suspect. During a search incident to arrest, the suspect was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Further investigation found the driver had a warrant for their arrest. The suspect was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and then transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Shoplifting – 11545 San Pablo Ave. (Ross):
At 8:33 PM, an officer reports a suspect stole items from the business and fled the area prior to police arrival.

Vandalism – 11161 & 11163 San Pablo Ave. (Flo Hair Studios & Plank + Power):
At 5:34 AM, an officer reports a suspect threw an object at the windows of each business, causing damage.

April 8^th
Theft – 1600 block of Kearney St.
At 12:00 PM, the victim reports their front license plate was stolen off their vehicle sometime overnight.

Warrant Arrest – 10458 San Pablo Ave.
At 5:14 AM, officers conducted a pedestrian stop. During the investigation, officers found the subject to have a warrant for their arrest. The subject was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department, and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

April 9^th
Warrant Arrest / Possession of Stolen Property - San Pablo Ave. / Eastshore Blvd.
At 11:19 AM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop. During the investigation, officers discovered the driver had an outstanding warrant for their arrest. Further investigation led the officers to locate stolen property from a recent Burglary in Richmond. The driver was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department, and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Shoplifting / Theft with Prior Convictions – 6000 El Cerrito Plaza (Marshalls):
At 9:10 PM, a suspect stole items from the business and fled without paying. Officers later located, positively identified, and placed the suspect under arrest.  The suspect was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Battery on a Peace Officer / Possession of a Concealed Weapon / Obstruction / Possession of Narcotics / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Probation Violation / Warrant Arrest – 10300 San Pablo Ave.
At 12:55 AM, officers responded to an unwanted subject loitering inside of an apartment complex. During the investigation, officers found the subject had an outstanding warrant for their arrest while being on felony probation. The subject attempted to flee on foot from officers but was later detained after a brief struggle. During a search incident to arrest, officers found the subject to be possession of a concealed weapon, narcotics, and drug paraphernalia. The subject was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and later transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Warrant Arrest - Lincoln Ave. / San Pablo Ave.
At 12:18 PM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop. During the investigation, officers found the driver had an outstanding warrant. The driver was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to the Matinez Detention Facility.  

Auto Burglary - El Cerrito Plaza:
At 1:15, an officer reports a suspect shattered a window of the victim’s vehicle and stole property.

April 10^th
At 1:50 PM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop. During the investigation, officers discovered the driver had two active warrants for their arrest. The driver was arrested, booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

April 11^th
Vehicle Burglary – 5300 Block of Cypress Ave.
At 7:15 AM, an officer reports a suspect broke into the victim’s vehicle and stole property sometime between 6:00 PM on 04/10/2025 – 7:15 AM on 04/11/2025.

Shoplifting – 11565 San Pablo Ave. (Walgreens):
At 1:18 PM, an officer reports a suspect stole merchandise and fled the area prior to police arrival.

April 12^th
Public Intoxication / Disobeying a Peace Officer/ Minor in Possession of Alcohol - Ohlone Greenway / Oak St.
At 9:45 PM, officers responded to the area and located a subject who appeared to be heavily intoxicated. The subject refused to identify themselves and attempted to walk away from officers. The subject was then placed under arrest and searched. During a search incident to arrest, a backpack belonging to the subject was located containing a bottle of alcohol. The subject was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.