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“Police Blotter” Highlights – Ending Feb. 14th, 2016

ROBBERIES
On Tuesday, Feb. 9th, around 4:45 p.m., Ofc. Orlando was dispatched to a Union Landing business on the report of a robbery. The victim was about to open the trunk of her car, when a vehicle drove slowly by. As the vehicle passed the victim, a suspect reached out the passenger window and removed the purse from the victim’s shoulder. He was described as a Hispanic or black male in his 20s. The vehicle was described as a late model dark blue BMW.

On Wednesday, Feb. 10th, Ofc. Ramos took a robbery report that had occurred around 2:45 a.m. The victim was in the area of Dyer St. and Meteor Dr., when a suspect approached her and robbed her of her backpack at gunpoint. He was described as a light-skinned Filipino male, 18-19, 5’9” with a medium build.

On Friday, Feb. 12th, Ofc. Fong took the report of a robbery that had occurred on Feb. 11th around 9:20 p.m. The victim was in the parking lot of the Alvarado Plaza Shopping Center (corner of Alvarado Blvd. and Dyer St.) and had a reusable grocery bag over her shoulder. A suspect removed the bag from her shoulder and fled on foot. He was described as an unknown race male, 5’7” and 140 lbs.

On Saturday, Feb. 13th, around 7:30 p.m., Ofc. Parodi was dispatched to the El Mercado shopping center (corner of Decoto Rd. and Alvarado-Niles Rd.) on the report of a robbery. The victim was loading groceries into her trunk, when a suspect in the passenger seat of a vehicle grabbed the purse off her shoulder. The victim could not describe the suspect, but said the vehicle was a light-colored four-door.

On Saturday, Feb. 13th, around 7:30 p.m., Ofc. Fong was dispatched to the Alvarado Plaza Shopping Center on the report of a robbery. The victim was standing near her vehicle in the parking lot with her purse over her shoulder, when a suspect ran up behind her, grabbed the purse off her shoulder, ran to the driver’s seat of a vehicle, and drove away. The suspect was described as an Asian male in his early 30s, 5’7” with a thin build. The vehicle was described as a newer model dark blue four-colored sedan.

UCPD detectives have identified a possible suspect in the purse snatch robberies, and are continuing to investigate.

WEEK IN REVIEW

Arson:
On Friday, Feb. 12th, around 7:45 a.m., Ofc. Orlando was dispatched to the 34700 block of Williams Way on a reported arson. It appears that sometime between Thursday, Feb. 11th at 11 p.m., and Friday, Feb. 12th at 7:30 a.m., an unknown object was ignited on the victim’s front porch. The fire apparently burned itself out. 

BURGLARIES AND CAR THEFTS

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES
From Monday, Feb. 8th through Sunday, Feb. 14th, there were two reported residential burglaries and two attempts:
• 33820 block of 11th St.: Occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 10th, around 4:30 p.m. The rear sliding glass door was pried. A resident was home at the time, causing the suspect to flee on foot with electronics and jewelry. He was described as a white male, 37-38, 6’0” with a muscular build and blonde beard.
• 31700 block of Alvarado Blvd.: Occurred on Thursday, Feb. 11th, between 9:45 a.m. and 3 p.m. A window was forced open, and the loss included jewelry and cash.
• 33500 block of 4th St. (two attempts): Occurred on Thursday, Feb. 11th. Unknown suspect attempted entry into two homes via various doors and windows. No entry was made.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARIES
From Monday, Feb. 8th through Sunday, Feb. 14th, there were two reported commercial burglaries and one attempt:
• 30000 block of Ahern St.: Occurred on Saturday, Feb. 13th, around 11:30 p.m. A door was pried open. The stolen items were located in a nearby vehicle, along with burglary tools. The suspect was identified after he left the scene. His vehicle was towed, and officers are following up.
• 29500 block of Kohoutek Way: Occurred between Saturday, Feb. 13th at 1 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 14th at 1 p.m. The front windows were smashed, but there was no loss.
• Union Square (attempt only): Occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 10th, around 10:30 a.m. The suspect entered a business and moved two laptops in a possible attempt to steal them. He was described as a black male, 26-27, 5’11” to 6’0” and 180 lbs. He was wearing an orange construction vest over a black hoodie and dark jeans.

AUTO BURGLARIES AND VEHICLE THEFTS
From Monday, Feb. 8th through Sunday, Feb. 14th, there were five reported auto burglaries.

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

From Monday, Feb. 8th through Sunday, Feb. 14th, there was one reported vehicle theft. The vehicle was later 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].

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