Alert Neighbors Direct OPD to Burglary in Progress – On Monday, October 13, 2014 at about 6:52 a.m., Oakland Police officers responded to the 1200 block of 78th Avenue to investigate a report of a residential burglary in progress. Witnesses directed the officers to the location where they last saw the suspects. Officers quickly set a perimeter around the residence and were able to establish communication with the suspects, who were still inside. The three suspects surrendered and were safely taken into custody for burglary. Thanks to attentive neighbors who noticed the suspicious activity and called the police. When neighbors know each other, neighborhoods are safer.
OPD Officers Make Arrest and Recover Stolen Vehicle – On Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at about 4:20 p.m., Oakland Police officers on patrol observed a car matching the description of a vehicle that had been taken during a carjacking that occurred a week earlier. The officers initiated a traffic enforcement stop in the 3000 block of Nicol Avenue and arrested the 16-year-old male driver.
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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