At approximately 3:15 today, officers responded to the 500 block of 23rd Street on a report of an armed robbery. When officers arrived, multiple victims stated that they had been robbed at gunpoint. Victims and witnesses provided officers with descriptions of the suspects and the suspect vehicle.
Officers observed the suspect vehicle, which had crashed exiting eastbound 580 near 98th Avenue, and saw the four suspects fleeing from the car.
With the assistance of the OPD police helicopter andOPD canine units, a perimeter was set. Two of the four suspects have been detained. Some of the victims' loss has been recovered. The investigation continues.
At this time, all roads are open.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland Police Department Robbery Unit at 510-238-3326.
