More Than 100 Vehicles Vandalized, Man Arrested

Press release from the City of Alameda:

ALAMEDA, CA — Friday evening, Sept. 30, Alameda police officers responded to a report of vandalism on the 1600 block of Webster Street. Officers identified damage to multiple vehicles, including punctured tires and scratched paint. Throughout the evening, officers identified over 100 cars in various locations that were damaged and left notes for the owners. During the investigation, officers collected surveillance video that helped identify a 25-year-old Alameda man who was involved in these incidents and took him into custody.

The Alameda Police Department asks anyone whose vehicle may have been vandalized between 8:30 and 11:00 PM Friday to email Officer Green at jgreen@alamedaca.gov. Please provide the following information:

• Registered owner information (name, driver’s license number, address, phone number)
• Vehicle description (license plate, make, model, year)
• Location of the crime (where the vehicle was parked)
• Description of the vandalism (include photographs)
• Whether the registered owner desires prosecution

While uncommon, senseless crimes like these impact the victims and others in our community. Thank you for your cooperation in assisting with this case.

This press release was produced by the City of Alameda. The views expressed here are the author’s own.