Traffic Pursuit: Police Activity on April 23rd, 2016.
The El Cerrito Police Department assisted the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office after a traffic pursuit of a subject wanted for a dangerous felony. Sheriff’s deputies trailed the suspect using a helicopter. The pursuit ended on San Pablo Avenue near Brighton Avenue in Albany. During the pursuit, the subject attempted to carjack two victims in El Cerrito, but was unsuccessful in both attempts. The subject also was involved in several hit and run collisions. The El Cerrito Police Department is grateful that no citizens were injured during this incident. The suspect was taken into custody and is no longer a threat to public safety. If you were the victim of a hit and run collision and have not yet reported the collision, please contact the El Cerrito Police Department at (510) 237-3233.
Address/Location
El Cerrito Police Department
10900 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-237-3233
San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530