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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 October 11^th to October 17^th, 2026.     
 
October 9th
Theft – 5920 Cutting Blvd (Jack In The Box):
At 7:36 PM, an officer reports an unknown suspect stole the victim’s property that was left at one of the dining room tables.

October 10th
Driving Under the Influence – Carlson Blvd / Columbia Ave:
At 11:46 PM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop and arrested the driver for Driving Under the Influence. During booking at the El Cerrito Police Department, the driver refused to give a sample of their breath or blood and the officer obtained a blood draw search warrant. After booking the driver was issued a citation and released to a sober relative.

October 11th
Driving Under the Influence – Kearney St / Potrero Ave:
At 2:22 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.

October 12th
Driving Under the Influence – Fairmount Ave / Liberty St:
At 8:05 PM, 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.

Robbery – Ohlone Greenway / Hill Street:
At 11:07 PM, an officer reports the victim was walking in the area when two suspects grabbed property from the victim’s hand and fled. 
 
October 13th
Warrant Arrest – 11400 block of San Pablo Ave:
At 2:14 AM, an officer conducted an enforcement stop and arrested the subject for an outstanding arrest warrant. The subject was taken into custody and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Court Order Violation – San Pablo Ave / MacDonald Ave.
At 11:50 PM, officers conducted a traffic stop and arrested the passenger for violation of a court order.  The suspect was later transported to Martinez Detention Facility.

October 14th
Petty Theft – 11820 San Pablo Ave (Tires Direct):
At 1:26 PM, an officer reports theft of a license plate from a vehicle parked in front of the business.

Sex Registrant Out of Compliance / False Info to Peace Officer / Warrant Arrest x 2 – 10890 San Pablo Ave (El Cerrito City Hall):
At 3:22 PM, officers responded to the back lot city hall on a report of a male and a female engaging in sexual activity in the parking lot. On arrival, officers contacted two suspects as they emerged from the space between a parked car and the dumpster enclosure.  A records check of the male suspect revealed he was a sex offender registrant out of Utah, not in compliance. The female initially provided a false name, but eventually provide her true identity. She had a theft warrant out of San Pablo. Both were booked at the El Cerrito Police Department. The female suspect was released on a citation while the male suspect had an extraditable warrant for the original sex offense out of St. George, Utah. He was transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Robbery – 11565 San Pablo Ave (Walgreens):
At 6:13 PM, officers responded to a Robbery at the business. The suspect stole items and when confronted by security, threatened staff with bear spray. The suspect fled prior to police arrival and was not located.

Attempted Extortion – 10900 block of San Pablo Ave:
At 7:06 PM, the victim reported they were threatened by an ex-partner who was going to post sexually explicit photographs on social media.
 
Driving Under the Influence / Unlicensed Driver – 1800 block of Arlington Blvd.
At 8:55 PM, officers responded to a vehicle collision. Officers contacted the driver who showed signs of intoxication. The driver was arrested and booked at the El Cerrito Police Department. They were later released on a citation to a sober family member.

October 15th
Nothing to report.

October 16th 
Nothing to report.

October 17th
Warrant Arrest – 500 block of Liberty:
At 12:05 AM, officers were dispatched to the location for a disturbance. During the investigation officers discovered one of the parties involved had an outstanding warrant. Officers took the subject into custody and transported them to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Driving Under the Influence – Carlson Blvd / Central Ave:
At 3:24 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 relative.

Warrant Arrest – Macdonald Ave. / Wilson Ave:
At 9:27 PM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop and arrested a subject for an outstanding warrant out of San Joaquin County. The subject was transported to the El Cerrito Police Department for booking and later transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.