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El Cerrito Police Department
Tuesday July 10th, 2012 :: 07:26 a.m. PDT

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The weekday police blotter, July 2nd through July 5th.

July 2nd 2012

Stolen Vehicle - 5900 block of Jefferson Street
Officer Arnaiz reports an unknown suspect stole a 1986 Toyota truck on July 2nd between midnight and 0800.

Warrant Arrest- San Pablo Avenue @ Barrett Avenue
Officer Chalk arrested a 43 year-old male from Hercules on an outstanding arrest warrant during a traffic stop. The male was booked at the ECPD and then transferred to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Driving Under the Influence- San Pablo Avenue @ Columbia Avenue
Officer Li arrested a 53 year-old man from Richmond for driving under the influence of alcohol. The man was booked at the ECPD and released with a citation.

July 3rd 2012

Residential Burglary - 800 block of South 55th Street
While on patrol, Officers were flagged down regarding an in-progress residential burglary. Officers arrested a 27 year-old man from Sacramento / Oakland for the burglary after a foot pursuit. The man was booked at the ECPD and then transferred to the Martinez Detention Facility. Three other suspects eluded capture.

Vehicle Collision with a Stolen Vehicle- Potrero Avenue @ Richmond Street
Officers responded to a report of a collision between two vehicles with no injuries. Prior to arriving on scene, one of the drivers fled the scene on foot leaving his vehicle (Honda) behind. Further investigation revealed the Honda was an unreported stolen vehicle from Richmond.

July 4th 2012

Stolen Vehicle – El Cerrito Plaza
Officer Jacala recovered a stolen 1991 Toyota truck which was reported stolen to Vallejo Police on 6/25/12.

Possession of a Controlled Substance – 11645 San Pablo Avenue
Officer Maldonado arrested a 31 year-old man from San Pablo for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Strong-arm Robbery – 10175 San Pablo Avenue
Officer Jacala reports an unknown suspect grabbed the victim’s wallet and cell phone from her hand as she sat at the bus stop composing a text message. The suspect was last seen running westbound on Central Avenue.




Stolen Vehicle, Possession of Stolen Property and Vehicle Pursuit - San Pablo Avenue @ Barrett Avenue
Officer Cooper located a stolen Nissan as it traveled from San Pablo Avenue onto I-80 eastbound. Upon conducting a traffic stop, the vehicle led officers on a brief chase which concluded in El Sobrante. The driver, a 48 year-old Richmond resident was arrested, booked at the ECPD and then transported to the Martinez Detention Facility. The passenger, a 54 year-old Richmond resident was arrested, booked at the ECPD and then released.

July 5th 2012

Residential Burglary- 7100 block of Gladys Avenue
At approximately 1750 hours, ECPD patrol units were dispatched to the 7100 block of Gladys Avenue on the report of three males breaking into a residence. The three suspects were able to force open the front door of the residence, but were scared off by a neighbor before they entered. The suspects fled from the scene in a vehicle and were able to avoid apprehension.

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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