Crime On San Pablo Avenue: El Cerrito

EL CERRITO, CA — The El Cerrito Police Department has released its crime log for mid-January. Over a six day period, officers responded to nine crimes on San Pablo Avenue, ranging from vehicle burglaries to grand theft, and assault with a deadly weapon —

January 14:

Petty Theft – 10636 San Pablo Ave., 24 Hour Fitness
An officer went to a report of someone stealing items from an unlocked locker in the women’s locker room earlier in the day.

Auto Burglary – 10700 block of San Pablo Ave.
At 9:22 pm, an officer reports an unknown suspect approached the victim’s vehicle while the victim was seated inside. The suspect broke the window to the victim’s vehicle and stole a purse before running off.

January 16:

Auto Burglary – 10636 San Pablo Ave., 24 Hour Fitness
At 6:35 pm, an officer reports an unknown suspect broke the back window to the victim’s vehicle and removed property.

January 17:

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – 11700 block of San Pablo Ave.
At 8:56 pm, officers responded to a report of battery and the brandishing of a weapon. Officers arrived and contacted the victim who stated a male entered his home and began to pistol-whip him. The victim was able to wrestle away the firearm but was being choked by the suspect, so he returned it. The suspect then left the scene. The victim suffered multiple injuries and was evaluated by medical personnel but chose to drive himself to the hospital. Several days after the incident, ECPD detectives arrested the suspect who was a friend of one of the residents. The suspect is currently in custody.

January 18:

Grand Theft – Walgreens, 11565 San Pablo Ave.
At 2:19 pm, an officer responded to the report of three suspects stealing facial cream and beef jerky products. They walked in and loaded several bags full of products and then fled on foot. The total loss was over $1000.00.

Vehicle Tampering – 10100 block of San Pablo Ave.
At 11:31 pm, an officer reports an unknown suspect shattered the front passenger window of the victim’s vehicle but did not remove any property.

Vehicle Tampering – 10500 block of San Pablo Ave.
At 12:36 am, an officer reports an unknown suspect shattered the front and rear passenger side windows to the victim’s vehicle but did not remove any property.

Auto Burglary – 10500 block of San Pablo Ave.
At 1:44 am, an officer reports an unknown suspect shattered the rear windshield to the victim’s vehicle and removed a backpack.

January 19:

Grand Theft – 10636 San Pablo Ave., 24 Hour Fitness
At 1:30 pm, an officer responded to the report of a theft from a vehicle. The victim had a computer and other items valued at over $1000.00 stolen.