Full Notification

Sandra Spagnoli Chief of Police
901 East 14th Street, San Leandro CA 94577

PRESS RELEASE

DATE / TIME OF RELEASE: 12-08-12, 10:50PM CRIME: Grand Theft

RELEASE OFFICER: Lt. Jeff Tudor TELEPHONE: (510) 577-3211

DATE / TIME OCCURRED: 12-08-12, 3:08 PM

LOCATION: 1300 Fairmont Drive, San Leandro, California

INVESTIGATING DETECTIVE: Det. Walton

SUSPECT: Jovann Augustus, 20 year old male, Hayward Resident

DETAILS:

On 12-08-12 approximately 3:08PM, the San Leandro Police Department received a 911 call regarding a theft in progress at Fairmont Square, 1300 Fairmont Drive. The Reporting Party advised that a witness to the crime was chasing the suspect on foot. When officers arrived on scene they contacted the victim who advised that the suspect grabbed his cell phone from his pants pocket. The witness who was chasing the suspect advised officers that the suspect was last seen near Burger King, 15050 E14th Street. Officers located a subject who matched the suspect description exiting Burger King. The subject was detained and was identified as the suspect who committed the theft. The suspect, Jovann Augustus, a 20 year old male from Hayward was arrested for grand theft from a person. The loss was recovered when Augustus dropped the phone while being chased by the witness.
Lt. Tudor said, “The extraordinary efforts by the witnesses in this case lead to the arrest of a suspect who targeted the vulnerability of the 62 year old victim. This type of involvement demonstrates commitment to community and is great example of how important it is for all of us to work together to improve public safety and quality of life.”
Citizens play a critical role in creating a safe environment by observing and reporting any suspicious and criminal activity to the Police. The San Leandro Police Department recommends that citizens do not participate in any direct verbal or physical involvement with suspicious persons or those who are committing crimes. The personal safety of the community is paramount. We encourage the San Leandro community to record the details of what they observe and to report those details to the Police. This type of community involvement and partnership has proven to be a very effective crime prevention tool. Citizens act as the eyes and ears of the community first, and the extended eyes and ears of the San Leandro Police Department. Thank you for being a force multiplier in our efforts to provide professional police services and safety to the community.


MEDIA UPDATES WILL BE MADE AS INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE

Please contact Det. Walton with any information regarding this case at 510-577-3234 or contact the Anonymous Tip Line at 510-577-3278.

Citizens can also send an anonymous tip to San Leandro Police Department by texting the word SLPD and their tip to 847411. Anonymous web tips can be submitted from the Police Departments website at http://www.sanleandro.org/depts/pd/at.asp


For crime prevention tips please go to the Police Departments website at www. Sanleandro.org. or contact Officer Tim DeGrano at 510-577-3248