Reporting Incidents to the El Cerrito Police Department 
Attempt Auto Theft/Auto Burglary-1900 Block of Junction Avenue
On September 19, 2016, at 1052 hours, officers responded to the listed location on the report of a suspect removing property from the victim's vehicle. Upon spotting the crime in progress the victim confronted the suspect causing him to flee. Approximately thirty minutes later, the victim noticed the same suspect driving away from her vehicle. The victim checked on her vehicle and discovered the suspect stole several items and damaged the ignition of the vehicle in an attempt to steal it.
The El Cerrito Police Department is committed to working with the community to prevent and solve crimes. We generally recommend that citizens do not confront suspects, but remain at a safe location, contact dispatch and provide a detailed account of the events to include:
Location you are calling from
Type of crime or incident you are reporting
Description of suspect(s)
Description of the vehicles involved
Location of the suspects or where they were last seen
Time frame
Most importantly remain calm and listen to the dispatcher
Emergency: 911
Dispatch: 510-233-1214
Address/Location
El Cerrito Police Department
10900 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-237-3233
Corporal Gilbert Tang
Patrol Division
[email protected]
510-215-4400