On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at about 8:20 AM, Oakland Police officers responded to the 4200 block of Dunsmuir Avenue to investigate a report of a stolen vehicle. When officers arrived on the scene, they met with the victim, who stated he had been robbed at gunpoint the day before. The armed robbery suspect had taken his car keys at that time. The victim told the officers that the same suspect had just left in his car. He provided a description of the suspect and his car to the officers and they broadcast the description over the radio. Officers were able to locate the vehicle and the suspect, who was still in the area. An enforcement stop was conducted and the driver fled into nearby yards. With the assistance of multiple witnesses, who provided information, officers were able to locate and arrest the driver. The victim’s vehicle was returned to him, along with some of the items that had been stolen. OPD thanks those witnesses who are willing to provide information to the police. It takes a community working together to make Oakland safer.
AS A SAFETY REMINDER:
• Always be aware of your surroundings. Don’t be distracted by cell phones and electronic devices;
• Stay in well lit and populated areas;
• Be especially alert when entering and exiting your vehicle;
• Remember to lock your car door after entering your vehicle; and
• If someone or something looks suspicious call the police.
Nixle Tip Watch allows ANONYMOUS tipsters to send OPD a tip three ways:
1. Text TIP OAKLANDPD to 888777 from your cell phone followed by your tip
2. Call our toll-free tip hotline at 855-TIPS-247 (855-847-7247)
3. Submit a tip by web form - see the option at the bottom of OPD's Nixle messages or visit http://nixle.us/tip/oakland-police-department-ca/ to complete and send.
Anonymous Tipping allows residents to proactively connect with the Oakland Police Department by submitting anonymous tips via web form and text message. Additionally, with the issuance of a tipping passcode to tipsters, we can initiate a two-way, anonymous communication to help gather more information.
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