Alert Neighbors Direct OPD to Burglary Suspects – On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 10:40 AM, Oakland Police officers responded to a call of a home burglary in progress in the area of 300 Gramercy Place. When they arrived, they learned that two suspects had forced entry into a residence, stolen jewelry and electronics, and fled the scene through neighboring yards. Witnesses were able to provide a description of the burglars. The officers performed a search of the area, located the suspects, and arrested them for the burglary. Several of the stolen items were found and returned to the homeowners. Investigators are looking into whether or not these suspects are responsible for similar crimes in the area. Thanks to the attentive neighbors and witnesses who reported suspicious activity to the police. An engaged community is a safer community.
OPD Arrest Three Burglary Suspects – On Thursday, November 20, 2014 at about 11:38 AM, Oakland Police officers responded to a call of a residential burglary in progress in the 8000 block of Greenly Drive. A witness contacted OPD with a description of suspicious people who were knocking on a neighbor’s door and appeared to be casing the residence. Officers arrived on scene, located three suspects and determined that the suspects were burglarizing the house. All three suspects were arrested for burglary. Thanks to an alert witness, who recognized suspicious activity and contacted the police with a detailed description of the suspects and their vehicle, we were able to make an arrest.
