Oakland, CA — On August 14, 2013 at 10:30 PM, Oakland Police responded to a call concerning a male adult selling stolen items on the 2400 block of Foothill Boulevard. Officers were directed to the suspect by an Oakland citizen. The officers arrested the suspect in connection with an armed robbery that had occurred earlier and recovered the victim’s loss. Additionally, officers recovered a knife used by the suspect during the armed robberies.
On August 15, 2013 at 11:52 AM, the Oakland Police responded to the 2300 block of 106th Avenue for a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, the officers were directed to the home. Several suspects were still inside and attempting to flee. Officers set up a perimeter to contain the suspects and with the assistance of the California Highway Patrol Air Support, were able to take one of the suspects, an Oakland resident, into custody in connection with the burglary and possession of stolen property. Partial loss was recovered and returned to the victim.
The Oakland Police Department would like to thank the community for their continued assistance and support
These investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland Police Department Major Crimes Section 2 at 510-238-3326 or the Theft Unit at 510-238-3951.
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