Crime & Safety
Man Accused Of Alameda Grand Theft Arrested: Police
Alameda Police say he took more than $20,000 worth of merchandise from the local Target store.
ALAMEDA, CA — An East Bay man has been arrested following an investigation into a string of Bay Area grand thefts.
According to Alameda Police, "Between April and August 2022, the Target store in Alameda experienced a series of grand thefts totaling over $20,000 in stolen merchandise. All of the incidents had a similar suspect and Modus Operandi."
Detectives here teamed up with police from other cities, Target’s Loss Prevention Officers, and the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office. The investigation identified a 47-year-old Berkeley man as the suspect.
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He was arrested in San Leandro last week.
Alameda Police say the man has been linked to multiple Bay Area grand theft cases, beyond the $20,000 in thefts here in Alameda.
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"We look forward to closing more cases as we continue to work with other agencies and Alameda retailers to address concerns related to theft," police said in a social media post.
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