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“Police Blotter” Highlights – Ending Jan. 24th, 2016

ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON ON OFFICER
On Monday, Jan. 18th, around 10:20 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance on the 3800 block of Amy Place. An unknown suspect was in the resident’s backyard, pounding on their bedroom window. Officers contacted the subject in the backyard. He refused to comply with commands to drop a three-pronged gardening tool. When he attempted to attack officers with it, he was shot. The subject was pronounced dead at the scene. The Alameda County District Attorney’s office is currently conducting an independent investigation of the incident.

WEEK IN REVIEW

Robberies and Robbery Attempts:
On Monday, Jan. 18th, around 8 p.m., Ofc. Martin was dispatched to a possible hit and run collision with a pedestrian in the El Mercado Center (corner of Alvarado-Niles Rd. and Decoto Rd.). The victim did not remember what occurred, but it is believed that a suspect in a passing vehicle pulled the purse from her shoulder, causing her to fall and possibly be dragged. She may have subsequently been hit by the vehicle. Witnesses described a black four-door BMW drive out of the area at a high rate of speed, but it is unknown if the vehicle was involved.

On Saturday, Jan. 23rd, around 11:45 p.m., Ofc. Ziya was dispatched to the report of an attempted robbery that occurred in the area of Fredi St. and Queensboro Way. The victim was walking from his car with his cell phone in his hand when two suspects approached him. One of them demanded his cell phone, but the victim refused. Both suspects then pointed knives at the victim, at which point he turned and ran away. He fell to the ground, and the second suspect kicked him in the face. They both fled on foot toward Fredi St. There was no loss. The first suspect was described as a black male, 15-18 years old, 5’0” and 120 lbs. The second suspect was described as a black male, 15-18 years old, 5’2” and 130 lbs.

On Saturday, Jan. 23rd, around 11:50 p.m., Ofc. Rivas responded to the 30 block of Union Square on reports of a robbery attempt. The victim was walking from the BART station when someone hit him on the back of the neck and yelled something that was not in English. The victim ran to a nearby vehicle for help, and the suspect fled on foot toward the BART station. There was no loss.

Shortly thereafter, around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24th, Sgt. Holt was in the area of 27 Union Square when he observed a male suspect punch or push a victim to the ground, while a female suspect appeared to act as a look-out. Both suspects were immediately taken into custody. There was no loss. Erica Sedano, an 18-year-old Union City resident, and Sebastian Melgoza, a 20-year-old Union City resident, were both arrested for robbery.

Grand Theft:
On Wednesday, Jan. 20th, around 10:30 a.m., Ofc. Paul was dispatched to a theft report at a gas station. Sometime between 5:40 a.m. and 5:45 a.m., someone stole two cases of cigarettes worth about $4,000 from a delivery truck.

On Sunday, Jan. 24th, there were two incidents of “shoulder surfing” at Bank of America on Alvarado Blvd. Both victims lost $1,000. A possible suspect vehicle was described as a silver Toyota Prius. Please read the below ATM safety tips.

Assault with a Firearm:
On Sunday, Jan. 24th, around 8:15 p.m., Ofc. Jensen responded to the 34800 block of Starling Dr. on the report of a battery. During a verbal argument about a car the victim sold to the suspect, the suspect punched the victim in the face and then pointed a handgun at him. The suspect is known to police officers, and there is currently an active felony warrant for his arrest.

ATM SAFETY
Always be mindful of your surroundings when you are using an ATM, especially if it is outside. If your bank has a drive-through ATM or an ATM in a secure lobby, use that instead. After you complete a transaction, most ATMs will ask you if you want to conduct another transaction. Make sure you push “no” before you walk away from the machine. Many ATMs have mirrors on them, so you can see if someone else approaches the machine. If anyone does, or if someone in line is standing close enough to see what you are doing, immediately cancel your transaction, remove your card and walk away.

BURGLARIES AND CAR THEFTS

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES
From Monday, Jan. 18th through Sunday, Jan. 24th, there were four reported residential burglaries and two attempts:
• 2600 block of Royal Ann Dr.: Occurred on Friday, Jan. 22nd, between 10 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Several doors had been left unlocked. The loss is unknown at this time.
• 4200 block of Las Feliz Ct.: Occurred between Saturday, Jan. 23rd at 11 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 24th at 5:20 a.m. A door was unlocked. The loss included purses, debit and credit cards, and a vehicle. The vehicle was later recovered unoccupied on Smith St.
• 34200 block of Myrtle Lane: Occurred on Sunday, Jan. 24th, between 1 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. The exterior door to the garage was forced open, and the interior door to the house was unlocked. The loss included cash and jewelry.
• 32200 block of Regents Blvd.: Occurred on Sunday, Jan. 24th, around 4 p.m. Unknown entry and loss.
• 32600 block of Endeavour Way (attempt only): Occurred on Thursday, Jan. 21st, around 11:15 a.m. A suspect entered an open garage and began walking toward a tool chest. The victim yelled that she would call the police, and the suspect fled on foot toward Solar Circle.
• 4300 block of Cortez Ct. (attempt only): Occurred between Saturday, Jan. 23rd at 9:30 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 24th at 7 a.m. A suspect entered the garage via an unlocked door and rummaged through a vehicle. No loss.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARIES
From Monday, Jan. 18th through Sunday, Jan. 24th, there were two reported commercial burglaries:
• 33100 block of Transit Ave.: Occurred between Wednesday, Jan. 20th at 4:30 p.m., and Thursday, Jan. 21st at 2 p.m. Holes were cut through two sheets of drywall to make entry into a business. The loss is unknown at this time.
• 31000 block of Courthouse Dr.: Occurred on Friday, Jan. 22nd, around 5:45 p.m. An unknown suspect opened the locked cash drawer via unknown means and stole $42.

AUTO BURGLARIES AND VEHICLE THEFTS
From Monday, Jan. 18th through Sunday, Jan. 24th, there were three reported auto burglaries, two of which occurred at Union Landing. In one of them, the victims stopped at a restaurant for dinner after shopping in Livermore, leaving all the shopping bags with their new purchases in the back seat. They were all stolen.

Safety Tip: As a reminder, never leave items of value inside your vehicle! Please see this recently issued alert with safety tips on how to prevent auto burglaries and thefts: http://nixle.com/alert/5548374/

From Monday, Jan. 18th through Sunday, Jan. 24th, there were seven reported vehicle thefts. As of the time of this report, one of the vehicles has been recovered.


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].

LET US KNOW HOW WE ARE DOING
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EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHTS
Please join us in welcoming new UCPD Police Officer Joey Roberts, a lateral transfer from Los Angeles PD. We are glad to have him as part of our team.