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OPD Captures Pepper Spray Robber – On Sunday, October 19, 2014 at about 3:14 AM, Oakland Police officers responded to the 2000 block of 27th Avenue to investigate a report of a robbery. The victim told the officers that the suspect had approached him, pepper sprayed him, and took his belongings. The victim was able to provide a detailed description of the suspect. The officers immediately began to check the area, located the suspect, recovered the pepper spray, and placed her under arrest for the robbery.

Ambassadors Direct OPD to Robbery Suspect – On Friday, October 17, 2014 at 5:07 PM, Oakland Police officers responded to the area of 13th Street and Broadway to investigate a strong arm robbery that had just occurred. Information regarding the suspect’s description was broadcast over the police radio. Shortly after the broadcast, Downtown Ambassadors observed the suspect in the 1200 block of Webster Street and directed OPD to the suspect. Officers placed the suspect under arrest for strong arm robbery. The Downtown Ambassador’s program is a valuable community program that often provides safety related information and assistance to the Oakland Police Department.

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.

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1. Text TIP OAKLANDPD to 888777 from your cell phone followed by your tip
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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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