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Union City Police Department 34009 Alvarado Niles Road - Union City, CA 94587 (510) 471-1365 Fax: (510)471-5974

“Police Blotter” Highlights – Ending November 5, 2014

On October 31, 2014 Officers had information via OPD and Social Media that an Instagram user with the moniker “east bay cars” was telling followers to participate in a “Purge” at a local chain retail store and to “Snatch everything and run”. Based on this information, several Union City police officers conducted extra patrol checks in the area of the retail store. During the course of the evening several cars with multiple occupants drove through the area of the retail store and then left the area without conducting any business. It is believed they may have been scouting the area to commit the “Purge”. As a result of the heavy police presence, the retail store was not victimized.

On Monday, November 3, 2014, around 7 AM, officers responded to the 35000 block of Hollyhock Street regarding the report of an assault with a deadly weapon. Officers arrived on scene and met with 2 of the residents in front of the house. One of the residents claimed to have been stabbed in the face with a knife and that the suspect was still inside the house with a 2 year old child. Officers requested medical and formulated a plan to enter the residence. Upon entering the residence, the female suspect was located in the backyard and taken into custody without incident. There were minor injuries to the victim and he was not transported to the hospital.

On Tuesday, November 4, 2014, around 5 AM, officers responded to the 32000 block of Alvarado Niles Road regarding a disturbance. When officers arrived on scene they determined there was an automobile collision into a pedestrian. The pedestrian was severely injured and was transported to a local trauma hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The collision is being investigated and all the involved parties are cooperating with the investigation. See the attached media release.

On Tuesday, November 4, 2014, around 8 PM, officers responded to the area of 6th Street and G Street regarding gunshots being fired. Upon arriving in the area officers learned that the victim was sitting in his car near the adult school when a lone male suspect fired several rounds at him. Miraculously the victim was not injured and the suspect fled the scene. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male adult, 20’s, around 5’11” tall, thin build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.

On Wednesday, November 5, 2014, around 9 AM, officers were dispatched to the area of 13th Street and H Street regarding the report of an armed robbery. Officers met with the victim, confirmed that in fact he was robbed at gunpoint and provided both a suspect description, as well as, a suspect vehicle description. Additional officers circulated in the general area of the robbery and located the suspect vehicle travelling in the area of Alvarado Niles Rd. near the Interstate 880 freeway. The suspects attempted to flee from the officers and a pursuit was initiated. Based on the seriousness of the crime, the pursuit continued for several minutes, continued through 8 different cities and ultimately concluded in Hayward when the suspect vehicle pulled over and the 2 occupants surrendered. The 2 occupants of the vehicle were positively identified and the loss was recovered. The suspects are being investigated for several unsolved crimes in the Bay Area.

Anyone with information on local crime or any of the listed incidents should contact the Investigations Division at 510-675-5247. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact the tips line by calling 510-675-5207 or email [email protected].