Full Notification

On May 16th at approximately 3:30pm a Newark resident who resides on Marguerite Drive reported that a black or Hispanic female had knocked at her door claiming to be a PG&E employee and was asking for access to her backyard to take some measurements for an upcoming gas line project. The subject was escorted by the resident to the backyard. The subject didn’t have a PG&E uniform or vehicle, but did have a plastic PG&E logo card hanging from a lanyard on her neck. Due to recent burglary activity, the resident found this behavior to be suspicious. The victim called PG&E and they were unable to verify that this subject was a legitimate PG&E employee.

PG&E says: If a person claiming to be a PG&E employee has identification and you still feel uncomfortable, call PG&E's customer service line at 1-800-PGE-5000 to verify an appointment and/or PG&E's presence in the community.

The Newark Police Department asks its residents to be cautious and report suspicious activities.

Newark Police Department is committed to stopping and reducing residential burglaries and it is your awareness that helps us to protect your homes and community.


Any person with any information concerning these incidents can contact the non-emergency line at 510-578-4237. Information can also be left anonymously on the “silent witness” hotline at 510-578-4000, extension 500.