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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 March 8^th to March 14^th.     
 
March 8th
Driving Under the Influence - San Pablo Ave/Fairmont Ave:
At 12:42 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 issued a citation and released to a sober friend.

Driving Under the Influence - San Pablo Ave/Stockton Ave:
At 1:40 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 issued a citation and released to a sober friend.
  
Trespass/Public Intoxication - 11900 San Pablo Ave (Red Onion):
At 8:35 PM, officers responded to the business for an unwanted subject. Upon arrival, officers located the subject inside the business intoxicated and they continued to refuse to leave. The subject was placed under citizen’s arrest for Trespass. After booking, the subject was transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

March 9th
Strongarm Robbery/Embezzlement – 10192 San Pablo Ave (Emiliano Tacos):
At 1:39 PM, the victim reports the suspect grabbed their arm and took items from their back pocket.  After further investigation the business revealed items were removed from the interior of the establishment.

Criminal Threats – 1000 El Cerrito Plaza (Lucky):
At 2:03 PM, the victim reports while they were shopping, an employee made threats to harm the suspect, placing them in fear for their safety.

Petty Theft – 10900 Block of San Pablo Ave
At 3:13 PM, the victim reports an item was taken from their porch.  The suspect was located, arrested, transported to the El Cerrito Police Department for booking and released with a citation.

Theft/Vandalism/Conspiracy to commit a crime – 900 Block of King Drive:
At 6:27 PM, an officer reports the arrest of two suspects who conspired to steal and vandalize the property. Both subjects were arrested, booked at El Cerrito Police Department and later released on a citation.

March 10th
Possession of narcotics and Possession of drug paraphernalia – 11800 block of San Pablo Ave:
At 01:06 AM, an officer conducted a pedestrian stop and arrested the subject for being in possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia. The subject was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and later released on a citation.

Auto Burglary – 800 Block of Everett St:
At 7:28 AM, the victim reports their vehicle was broken into and items were taken.

Burglary – 5400 Block of Silva Ave:
At 1:57 PM, the victim reports the window to their garage door was broken,the garage door was opened, and items were stolen.

Robbery/Criminal Threats – 10900 block of San Pablo Ave:
At 8:48 PM, an officer reports the suspect made criminal threats and stole items from the victim.
 
March 11th
Vandalism – 600 block of Kearney St:
At 8:51 AM, the victim reports damage to their residence.

Auto Burglary – 10390 San Pablo Ave (Best Burritos):
At 1:09 PM, the victim reports their vehicle was broken into and items were taken.

Shooting into an Inhabited Dwelling – 11600 Block of San Pablo Ave:
At 1:58 PM, the victim reports they found a hole and bullet in their residence.
 
March 12th
Warrant Arrest – 11600 block of San Pablo Ave:
At 3:21 AM, an officer conducted a pedestrian stop and arrested the subject for an arrest warrant. The subject was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and later transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Theft by False Pretenses – 400 Block of Albemarle:
At 3:55 PM, the victim reports they were defrauded financially.

March 13^th
Battery – 100 block of Carmel Ave:
At 8:48 AM, an officer took a telephone report of a Battery that occurred on 3/9.

Shoplift/Prior Theft Offenses – 5815 Cutting Blvd (Skechers):
At 12:30 PM, an officer reports the arrest of a suspect for shoplifting merchandise.  The suspect had numerous prior theft convictions.  After booking at the El Cerrito Police Department they were tra nsported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Petty Theft - 7022 Stockton Ave (7-Eleven):
At 6:50 PM, an officer reports an unknown suspect stole property from the victim’s unsecured vehicle.

Petty Theft - 6200 Block of Cypress Ave:
At 8:12 PM, an officer reports an unknown suspect stole property from the victim’s vehicle.

March 14^th   
Driving Under the Influence - Carlson Blvd/Fairmount Ave:
At 1:38 AM, an officer noticed a bicyclist weaving on the roadway and almost colliding into several vehicles. The officer contacted the bicyclist and determined they were intoxicated. The bicyclist was placed under arrest and booked into the Martinez Detention Facility.

Driving Under the Influence - San Pablo Ave/Cutting Blvd:
At 2:41 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 issued a citation and released to a sober friend.

Driving Under the Influence – 5200 block of Victor Ave:
At 6:37 AM, officers responded to a report of a vehicle crashed into two parked cars.  An officer conducted a DUI investigation and arrested the driver. After booking the subject wwas transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Burglary – 100 block of Santa Fe Ave:
At 10:36 AM, an officer reports an unidentified suspect shattered the windows of a vehicle and rifled through the vehicle contents.  No known loss.

Criminal Threats – 11555 San Pablo Ave (DD’s Discounts):
At 2:02 PM, an officer reports a suspect made threats to a store employee during a disagreement.