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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 18^th to January 24^th.     
 
January 18^th
Driving Under the Influence - San Pablo Ave/Barrett Ave:
At 1:30 AM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop and arrested the driver for driving under the influence. The driver was transported to the El Cerrito Police Department for booking. After booking, the driver was issued a citation and released to a sober friend.

January 19^th
Driving Under the Influence - Cutting Blvd/San Pablo Ave:
At 1:30 AM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop and arrested the driver for driving under the influence. The driver was transported to the El Cerrito Police Department for booking. After booking, the driver was issued a citation and released to a sober friend.

Stolen Vehicle/Evading - 7000 Block of Tamalpais Pl:
At 5:08 AM, the victim heard the engine of his vehicle starting from in front of his residence. Seconds later an unknown suspect drove the vehicle away. The victim called the police to report the incident and advised the vehicle was equipped with a tracking device. Officers responded to the area in Richmond and located the vehicle. The suspect fled the area at a high rate of speed when they saw the officers. Officers pursued the vehicle onto the freeway and lost sight of the of it. The victim continued tracking the vehicle and it was located in the City of Richmond abandoned. The victim responded to the scene and took possession of his vehicle. 
 
Warrant Arrest – Baxter Creek Park:
At 3:30 A.M. during foot patrol in Baxter Creek Park, officers arrested a suspect on a warrant.  The suspect was released with a citation.

Theft - 3020 El Cerrito Plaza (Starbucks):
At 6:02 PM, an officer reports an unknown suspect stole the victim’s property.

January 20^th  
Stolen Vehicle - 900 Block of Liberty St:
At 8:08 AM, an officer reports an unknown suspect stole the victim’s vehicle. The theft occurred between January 18^th and January 19^th.

Theft - 1000 El Cerrito Plaza (Lucky):
At 12:31 PM, an officer reports an unknown suspect stole the victim’s bicycle from in front of the store.

Identity Theft- 11800 Block of San Pablo Ave:
At 3:05 PM, an officer reports two suspects entered the victims’ place of employment and stole their credit cards. The credit cards were later used at several businesses in West Contra Costa County.

Stolen Vehicle - 1800 block of Liberty St:
At 4:19 PM, an officer reports the theft of the victim’s vehicle. The theft occurred between January 1^st and January 5^th.

Organized Retail Theft - 1000 El Cerrito Plaza (Lucky):
At 5:23 PM, an officer reports two unknown suspects stole merchandise from the business.

Warrant Arrest – 9800 Block of San Pablo Ave.
At 2:53 AM, officers arrested a subject with an outstanding warrant.  The subject was transported to the Martinez Detention Facility 
 
January 21^st
Vandalism - 8300 block of Kent Ct:
At 9:26 AM, an officer reports an unknown suspect threw an object through the rear window of the victim’s vehicle and a window on the house causing damage.

Warrant Arrest – Canyon Trail Park.
At 1:04 AM, officers arrested a subject on an outstanding warrant.  The subject was transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.
 
January 22^nd
Robbery – 11565 San Pablo Ave (Walgreens)
At 9:47 AM, an officer reports the suspect sprayed the victim with Mace and kicked the security guard while stealing merchandise from the store. The suspect left in a vehicle prior to PD’s arrival.

Shoplifting, False Identification, Possession of a controlled substance, and Warrant   – 11565 San Pablo Ave (Walgreens)
At 10:13 AM, while investigating another crime an officer reports a suspect stole merchandise in front of them. The officer accepted the citizens arrest of the suspect for the theft. The suspect later provided false identifying information, was found to be in possession of narcotics, and found to have a non-citeable warrant. The suspect was issued a citation on the new charges and transported to county hospital for a previous medical issue. After receiving medical clearance, the suspect was booked in to the Martinez Detention Facility for the outstanding warrant.

Grand Theft – Ohlone Greenway/Potrero Ave (Bruce King Memorial Dog Park)
At 3:00 PM, an officer reports the suspect stole copper wire from the lights near the dog park.

January 23^rd   
Petty Theft – 1700 block of Elm St:
At 8:35 AM, an officer reports theft of property from an unlocked car between 3:50 – 4:00 PM on 1/22. 

Vehicle Theft – 6200 block of Jordan Ave:
At 9:08 AM, an officer reports theft of a vehicle between noon on 1/22 and 8:30 AM on 1/23. 

Lost or Stolen License Plate – 11450 San Pablo Ave (Safeway):
At 2:30 hours, an officer took a lobby report of a lost or stolen rear plate.

Driving Under the Influence - Central Ave/Yosemite Ave:
At 10:57 PM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop and arrested the driver for driving under the influence. After the driver was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department, they were issued a citation and released to a sober friend.

January 24^th  
Arson - 11575 San Pablo Ave (Old Church’s Chicken):
At 2:00 AM, officers responded to the area for a suspicious fire. While on scene a witness pointed out the suspect who had started the fire. Officer detained the suspect and he was placed under Citizen’s Arrest. Officers obtained a statement from the suspect and released him on a citation due to an existing medical condition.

Recovered Stolen Vehicle – 1000 block of Liberty St:
At 11:37 AM, an officer located a stolen vehicle.  The vehicle was unoccupied.

Recovered Stolen Vehicle – 2500 block of Yuba St:
At 2:24 hours, an officer located a vehicle that was reported stolen.  The registered owner recovered their own stolen car in Oakland but failed to have the vehicle removed from the system.

Possession of Counterfeit Bills - 3090 El Cerrito Plaza (Starbucks):
At 6:14 PM, an officer reports an unknown suspect entered the business and presented counterfeit bills as payment.