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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 18 to October 24, 2026.     
 
October 18th
Driving Under the Influence - Central Ave / Yosemite Ave:
At 12:54 AM, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop and arrested the driver for DUI. 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.

Vandalism – 7901 Cutting Blvd (Berkeley Country Club):
At 9:54 AM, an officer reports that a suspect damaged the club’s gate while the business was closed.

Vandalism – 1000 block of Everett St:
At 12:34 PM, an officer reports that a suspect damaged the victim’s window.

October 19th
Shoplift / Theft with Priors / Warrant Arrest – 6000 El Cerrito Plaza (Marshall’s):
At 12:37 PM, an officer responded to a shoplifter in custody at Marshall’s and accepted the citizen’s arrest of a suspect for theft of merchandise. The suspect was also wanted out of San Mateo County for theft and a probation violation. They were booked at the El Cerrito Police Department then transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Organized Retail Theft – 11450 San Pablo Ave (Safeway).
At 6:27 PM, two suspects entered the business and stole several items. Both suspects fled in a vehicle prior to police arrival.

Warrant Arrest – 6000 El Cerrito Plaza (Marshalls).
At 9:16 PM, officers responded to the business for a disturbance.  Officers detained a subject after they learned they had an active arrest warrant. The subject was arrested and transported to Martinez Detention Facility.

Vandalism – 5920 Cutting Blvd (Jack in the Box).
At 4:00 AM, the victim reported their vehicle had been vandalized the pervious morning.
 
October 20th
Restraining Order Violation – 3200 block of Santa Clara Ave:
At 10:20 AM, an officer reports a suspect who is the restrained party in a criminal protective order called the protected party’s sister and made threatening statements toward the protected party in violation of the restraining order.

Robbery – 1000 El Cerrito Plaza (Lucky):
At 12:33 PM, an officer reports two unidentified suspects entered the store wearing masks and carrying bags, which they then loaded up with merchandise and fled the store. As they were leaving, the manager told them to give the property back and one of the suspects brandished a knife.
 
Petty Theft – 6000 block of El Dorado Ave:
At 4:06 PM, an officer reported an unidentified suspect stole the victim’s Ring doorbell camera at approximately 7:30 AM this morning.
 
October 21st
Burglary – 11760 San Pablo Ave:
At 8:38 AM, an officer reports unidentified suspect shattered a vehicle window and stole property between 5:00 PM on 10/20 and 8:00 AM on 10/21.

Shoplift / Resist Arrest – 1000 El Cerrito Plaza (Lucky):
At 9:25 AM, an officer was at Lucky for follow up on a prior case when he on-viewed a shoplift in progress.  An employee pointed out the suspect as he walked out the front door.  After refusing to stop for the officer’s commands, then running a short distance, the suspect was taken into custody on the citizen’s arrest. The suspect was booked at the El Cerrito Police Department and released on a citation.

Identity Theft – 7500 block of Rockway Ave:
At 11:19 AM, an officer reports the victim’s PayPal account was used for an online purchase without their permission.

Shoplift – 6000 El Cerrito Plaza (Marshall’s):
At 1:46 PM, an officer reports an unidentified suspect stole merchandise and fled in a vehicle.

Lewd Acts in Public / Brandishing a Weapon / Criminal Threats. Probation Violation / Open Container in Public – 295 El Cerrito Plaza.
At 7:16 PM, officers responded to a subject touching themself inappropriately in public. The subject also brandished a knife and threatened two victims. The subject was detained by officers as they attempted to leave the area. The subject was in possession of an open container and was on active probation. The subject was arrested and transported to Martinez Detention Facility.

Grand Theft – 11450 San Pablo Ave. (Safeway):
At 7:24 PM, a vendor was working inside the business when an unknown suspect stole their backpack. 
 
October 22nd
Shoplift / Theft with Priors – 1000 El Cerrito plaza (Lucky):
At 8:14 AM, an officer took a report of shoplifting from Lucky. The officer recognized the suspect depicted in a photo taken by a witness, and a case will be forwarded to the District Attorney's Office.

Burglary / Conspiracy – 11785 San Pablo Ave (Launderland):
At 10:30 AM, an officer reports the arrest of two suspects after they were captured on video using a found set of keys to enter the laundromat office, which they then ransacked and stole property. The pair also used the keys to open machines and steal coins. The owners of the laundromat discovered the crimes this morning when they reviewed video notifications. On their way to the laundromat, they located the suspects on Knott Ave at San Pablo Ave, still wearing the same clothing and in possession of the same suitcase they used in the thefts. Both suspects were booked at the El Cerrito police Department, then transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Vandalism – 7300 block of Cutting Blvd:
At 3:05 PM, an officer reports that a suspect damaged the victim’s window.

October 23rd
Theft – 3200 block of Santa Clara Ave:
At 8:12 AM, an officer reports a suspect stole the victim’s front license plate from their vehicle.

Warrant Arrest – 295 El Cerrito Plaza (Spincycle Laundry Lounge):
At 11:44 AM, officers responded to the business for an unwanted subject. Officers arrived and contacted the subject who turned out to have an active warrant from a previous ECPD case. The subject was taken into custody and directly transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Vandalism – 390 El Cerrito Plaza:
At 5:47 PM, an officer reports a group of juveniles were loitering in the area and hitting a directory sign. One of the juveniles pushed over the sign causing major damage.

Public Intoxication - 11700 block of San Pablo Ave:
At 6:38 PM, officers responded to the location for a disturbance and located one of the subjects involved intoxicated and passed out. The subject was confrontational and unable to care for themself. The subject was taken into custody and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Shoplift – 6000 El Cerrito Plaza (Marshalls):
At 7:22 PM, an officer reports a suspect exited the store with unpaid merchandise.

Theft – 11720 San Pablo Ave (El Mono):
At 8:08 PM, an officer reports a suspect stole cash from a tip jar.

October 24th
Attempted Theft by Use of Access Cards – 9950 San Pablo Ave (Chase Bank):
At 10:27 AM, an officer reports a suspect entered the bank and attempted to use the victim’s ID and debit card to withdraw cash. When the bank teller noticed the fraud alert, the suspect left the bank without withdrawing cash. 
 
Warrant Arrest – 670 El Cerrito Plaza (CVS):
At 4:31 PM, officers responded to the business for a disturbance in which a subject spat towards an employee. The employee did not want to press charges; however, requested that the subject be trespassed from the business. The subject was located a short distance away and was found to have an active warrant out of Oakland. The subject was taken into custody, booked at the ECPD, and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Shoplift – 11450 San Pablo Ave (Safeway):
At 8:34 PM, an officer reports an unknown suspect exited the business with unpaid merchandise.

Public Intoxication / Warrant Arrest – Fairmount Ave / Colusa Ave:
At 9:00 PM, officers responded to the area for a subject exposing themself. Officers located the subject who was intoxicated and unable to care for themself. During a records check it was discovered the subject had an active warrant out of San Mateo County for theft. The subject was taken into custody and transported directly to the Martinez Detention Facility.