Crime & Safety

Woman Escapes Attacker + No Drones: Fremont, East Bay Crime News

A thief leaves getaway car running in a no-parking zone — cops get there first; police arrest robbery ring; catalytic converter engraving.

Police are seeking this man who is accused of trying to pull a woman into his car.
Police are seeking this man who is accused of trying to pull a woman into his car. (Berkeley Police Department via Bay City News)

EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the public safety stories impacting the East Bay this week —

Suspected Thief Leaves Getaway Car Running In No-Parking Zone: Police

Alameda Police arrested him when he ran to the stolen car with baskets of stolen property while being chased by a security guard.

Woman Escapes Attacker In Berkeley: Video

Police say the man tried to pull her into a car.

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Oakland Shooting Kills 1, Injures 7 Others

Officers who arrived on the scene did not find any victims but did locate a number of bullet casings.

San Leandro Police Make 5 Arrests In Robbery Series

A multi-agency force investigated the robberies that happened in a half-dozen communities.

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Fremont Police Increase Staffing For Lunar New Year

The announcement comes following mass shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay that claimed a total of 18 lives.

'Egregious' Wage Theft In Union City Prompts Charges: DA

Workers were cheated out of over $800,000, according to prosecutors.

No-Drone Warnings As Falcon Nesting Season Nears At UC Berkeley

Signs have gone up warning drone operators not to fly their robotic aircraft in the vicinity of the Campanile.

Free Catalytic Converter Engraving: Appointments Available

The Union City appointments are limited, so schedule your slot soon!

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