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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 1st to February 7th.     
 
February 1^st  
Warrant Arrest - Carlson Blvd/Central Ave:
At 2:09 AM, an officer recognized a subject who had an outstanding warrant. The officer contacted the subject and arrested them for the warrant and transported them to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Public Intoxication – 7000 El Cerrito Plaza:
At 10:00 AM, an officer arrested a suspect for public intoxication during a pedestrian stop for drinking in public.  The suspect was booked at the Martinez Detention Facility.

Petty Theft – 1300 block of Liberty St:
At 1:21 PM, an officer reports the victim left her purse in her unlocked car while moving in to a new apartment.  At 1:10 PM, a vehicle stopped alongside the car and the suspect exited the passenger side and stole the purse. 

Burglary – 900 block of Leneve Pl:
At 1:30 PM, an officer reports unidentified suspect(s) smashed three windows to make entry to the victim vehicle and stole property. 

Vandalism - Jefferson Ave/S. 56th Street:
An officer reports an unknown suspect damaged the victim’s vehicle on 1/30/2026 at 8:30 PM.

Vandalism - Cypress Ave/S. 56th Street:
An officer reports an unknown suspect damaged the victim’s vehicle. 

February 2^nd   
Driving Under the Influence - Eastshore Blvd/San Pablo Ave:
At 1:02 AM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop and arrested the driver for driving under the influence of alcohol. After the driver was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department they were transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Driving Under the Influence - San Pablo Ave/Portola Dr:
At 2:43 AM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop and arrested the driver for driving under the influence of alcohol. After the driver was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department, they were issued a citation and released to a sober friend.

Battery/Shoplift – 11565 San Pablo Ave (Walgreen’s):
At 10:22 AM, an officer reports an unidentified suspect was led out of the store by security.  The suspect returned and lunged at the security guard without making contact, then stole merchandise on his way out the door.

Battery – BART Path/Knott Ave:
At 12:55 PM, an officer reports the suspect and the victim were walking on the BART path when the suspect became angry and placed the victim in a headlock.

Theft - 3060 El Cerrito Plaza(Starbucks):
At 7:56 PM, an officer reports the victim placed his property near the restroom doors when they went to use the restroom. Upon return the property was gone.

February 3^rd
Warrant Arrest – San Pablo Ave/Macdonald Ave:
At 12:29 PM, an Officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop.  The driver was discovered to have an outstanding arrest warrant.  The suspect was placed under arrest and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon/Possession of Brass Knuckles – 340 El Cerrito Plaza (Wingstop):
At 4:22 PM, Officers were dispatched to an assault.  The victims reported that ten suspects approached them and began to strike the victims.  Two of the suspects were armed with brass knuckles.  The suspects fled prior to Police arrival.

Elder Abuse – 200 Block of Ramona Ave:
At 5:22 PM, officers took a report of elder abuse.

Residential Burglary – 1300 Block of Elm Street:
At 7:05 PM, the victim reported an unknown suspect forced entry into the residence and conducted a ransack.

Public Intoxication – San Pablo Ave/Cutting Blvd:
At 9:24 PM, officers arrested a subject for public intoxication and transported that subject to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Possession of Narcotics – 1000 El Cerrito Plaza (Lucky):
At 12:14 AM, officers conducted a pedestrian stop to the rear of the business and arrested a subject for possession of narcotics.  The subject was later released on a citation.
 
February 4^th
Unauthorized Use of Account Data – 3200 Block of Santa Clara Ave:
At 9:37 AM, the victim reports they were contacted by two Suspects on social media.  The suspects convinced the victim to provide them with the victim’s passwords to accounts containing cryptocurrency.  The suspects then changed the passwords to the victim’s accounts leaving the victim no way to access their funds.

Grand Theft from Person – 700 Block of Colusa Ave:
At 11:21 AM, the victim reported upon arriving home, they were approached by a suspect in their driveway.  The suspect began to talk to the victim as if they knew the victim, hugged the victim and placed a necklace around their neck.  The suspect then entered an awaiting vehicle and fled.  After the suspect left, the victim noticed their necklace was missing and replaced with the necklace from the suspect.

Criminal Threats – San Pablo Ave/Potrero Ave:
At 7:49 PM, the victim reported being threatened by an unknown subject.  The subject had fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival.

Grand Theft – 7000 El Cerrito Plaza (Daiso):
At 9:13 PM, the victim reported their e-trike stolen from in front of the business by an unknown suspect.

February 5^th  
Assault/Brandishing a Firearm – 11780 San Pablo Ave (Parking Lot):
At 5:41 PM, Officers were dispatched to a report of an assault.  The victim reported after a road rage incident, a Suspect exited their vehicle, struck the victim in the back of the head and pointed a firearm at them.  Suspects fled prior to Police arrival.

Driving Under the Influence – San Pablo Ave/Brighton Ave.
At 8:48 PM, officers conducted a traffic stop and arrested the driver for driving under the influence.  The driver was later released on a citation to a sober friend.

February 6^th
Possession of Narcotics, false impersonation, and Warrants - Del Norte BART Station 6400 Cutting Blvd:
At 3:32 AM, officers conducted a pedestrian stop near the bus station and arrested the subject for possession of narcotics.  The subject provided a false name to officers. After the subjects identity was determined, they were found to have two outstanding warrants for their arrest. The subject was issued a citation on the possession of narcotics and providing a false name. The subject was transported to Martinez Detention Facility on the warrants.

Vehicle Theft – 2000 block of Harper St:
At 8:34 AM, an officer reports theft of a vehicle.

Shoplift – 11565 San Pablo Ave (Walgreen’s):
At 11:18 AM, an officer reports an unidentified suspect stole merchandise.

Shoplift – 11565 San Pablo Ave (Walgreen’s):
At 12:28 PM, an officer reports an unidentified suspect stole merchandise.

Lost or Stolen Plate – 10621 San Pablo Ave (Budget Motel):
At 1:06 PM, an officer reports that one license plate went missing from a vehicle parked on San Pablo Ave.

Driving Under the Influence – Central Ave/San Luis Ave:
At 11:05 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 released on a citation to a sober friend.

February 7^th
Driving under the Influence – Cutting Blvd/San Pablo Ave:
At 3:34 AM, 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 transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Attempted Grand Theft – Galvin Dr/Terrace Dr:
At 7:01 AM, an officer reports two suspects were interrupted while attempting to steal a catalytic converter. 

Prowling – 900 Block of Kearney St:
At 6:10 PM, an officer reports that a suspect was captured on video prowling between two houses. As officers arrived on scene, the suspect fled, dropping a screwdriver.