Oakland, CA —On July 29, 2013, at 4:00 PM in the 200 block of 17th Street Oakland’s Downtown Security Ambassadors notified and assisted OPD officers in arresting armed robbery suspects.
The victim reported to police that she was approached by four suspects, one who was armed with a knife and taser, as they demanded her belongings.
Officers were able to arrest one female and two male juveniles in connection with the armed robbery. The victim’s loss was recovered.
On July 30, 2013, at 5:40 PM, officers responded to the 1300 block of Broadway on a report of an attempted robbery.
The victim reported the suspect demanded their cell phone, a struggle occurred and the suspect fled the scene without the loss. OPD and Oakland’s Downtown Security Ambassadors were able to locate and arrest the suspect in connection with the attempted robbery.
The Oakland Police Department would like to thank the Downtown Security
Ambassadors for their continued assistance in helping to reduce crime in our Downtown area.
These investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland Police Department Major Crimes Section-Robbery and Assault Unit at 510-238-3326.
Crime Stoppers of Oakland at 510-777-8672 or the TIP LINE at 777-2805.
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