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El Cerrito Police Department
Monday March 23rd, 2026 :: 04:57 p.m. PDT

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ALL CLEAR: San Pablo Avenue Reopened; Suspicious Device Found to be Non-Explosive

The El Cerrito Police Department has reopened San Pablo Avenue between Hill Street and Cutting Boulevard. Earlier today, officers investigated a suspicious device found on the sidewalk.

With assistance of the Walnut Creek Police Bomb Squad, the device was inspected and determined to be an electronic car stereo part wrapped in duct tape. It was not an explosive and poses no threat to the community.

We thank the public for their patience during the road closure. Please continue to report any suspicious packages by calling 911.


 

Address/Location
El Cerrito Police Department
10900 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-237-3233

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