Posts Tagged ‘robbery’
New North Oakland police team focused on reducing theft, robbery
During the past two weeks, North Oakland has gotten a boost in efforts to fight crime, with an additional “crime reduction team” of six veteran officers patrolling the streets.
Read MoreLake Merritt residents rethink habits after spate of assaults
Four sexual assaults been reported in the Lake Merritt area over the past five months, including one last week near Jackson and 8th Streets. Oakland police have stepped up patrol in the area but do not have a suspect in custody yet.
Read MoreFourth sexual assault in Lake Merritt area
A female victim reported being sexually assaulted and beaten as she returned home at 10 pm Tuesday night to her apartment complex located near the corner of Jackson and 8th Street. This is the fourth report the Oakland Police Department has received of a sexual assault of a female in the Lake Merritt area since September.
Read MoreAnxiety and rumors at armed robbers’ apparent shopping center of choice
About a month ago, the North Oakland branch of the San Leandro-based chain Pet Food Express was hit by an armed robber. Two weeks later, it happened again, this time at the Pet Food Express Rockridge store, located in the Safeway shopping center at 51st and Broadway. According to employees, it was the same…
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