Arrests In Alameda Assault, Attempted Robbery

ALAMEDA, CA — The Alameda Police Department is investigating a string of recent armed robberies. So far, detectives have not linked the crimes.

On Thursday, officers were dispatched to the 1100 Block of Park Street at 6:45 p.m. An officer reports that a person who attempted to intervene during the commission of a possible retail theft was struck multiple times with a baton-like object before the suspect left. APD detectives followed leads and coordinated with several outside agencies. Police report that multiple people responsible for the assault were taken into custody.

Police offer these safety tips:

• Businesses — Minimize the amount of money held in the cash register by installing secured drop boxes for money storage.
• Motorists — Smash-and-grabs are usually a crime of opportunity. Avoid leaving your purse, wallet, or backpack on the vehicle’s seats, even if the car is occupied. Placing personal items in the trunk or on the floor of your vehicle limits a smash-and-grab thief’s accessibility.
• Pedestrians and cyclists — Robbers often look for “vulnerable targets,” walk or roll with confidence, limit traveling alone, maintain awareness of your surroundings, and limit valuables.

If you see a crime in progress or are the victim of a robbery that just occurred, call 911.