Suspect arrested for stealing two vehicles 
Sandra Spagnoli Chief of Police
901 East 14th Street, San Leandro CA 94577
PRESS RELEASE
DATE / TIME OF RELEASE: 10-02-12, 8:30 AM CRIME: Recovered stolen vehicles
PRESS RELEASE OFFICER: Lt. Randall Brandt TELEPHONE: (510) 577-3232
DATE / TIME OCCURRED: 10-01-12, 8:35 PM
LOCATION: 13700 block of Doolittle Dr.
INVESTIGATING DETECTIVE(S): Detective Sergeant Calcagno
SUSPECT(S): Albert Rojas, date of birth 07-08-87, transient
DETAILS:
On 10-01-12, approximately 7 PM, a San Leandro resident reported their vehicle had been stolen from the area of 13700 Doolittle Dr.
Officers investigated the incident and were not initially successful in finding the stolen vehicle. The victim called back around 8:30 PM and reported their vehicle had returned to the area and a suspect was scene. Officers responded and located the suspect (Albert Rojas) and he was in another vehicle. Rojas was arrested after a brief struggle for stealing the original vehicle.
The second vehicle Rojas was trying to start was a stolen vehicle that was reported stolen in San Leandro on 09-30-12.
Lt. Randall Brandt said, “The officers involved in this incident did a great job. They recovered two stolen vehicles intact and the may have prevented the suspect from initiating a high pursuit putting public safety at risk.”
This is an ongoing investigation and witnesses to the incident should contact the San Leandro Police Department’s Investigations Division at (510) 577-3233. Information can also be texted anonymously to 847411.
MEDIA UPDATES WILL BE MADE AS INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.
Address/Location
San Leandro Police Department
901 E 14th St
San Leandro, CA 94577
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-577-2740