Crime & Safety

Card Skimmer Found On Bank ATM: Newark, East Bay Crime Log

Another smash-and-grab robbery in the East Bay with some 30 suspects; 2 dead, 4 hurt in separate crashes; scam alert issued.

Would you have spotted the skimmer?
Would you have spotted the skimmer? (Alameda Police Department)

EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the stories making news this week from East Bay police logs —

Bank ATM Card Skimmer Found In East Bay

  • A service technician found the skimmer.

Zelle Scam Alert Issued By East Bay District Attorney's Office

  • Zelle is a digital payments service that is sometimes set up as part of your bank account. You may not even know that you have it.

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Around 30 Thieves Storm East Bay Retailer

  • Another smash-and-grab robbery was reported Saturday, placing retailers and law enforcement agencies on high alert.

1 Dead, 4 Hospitalized Following Highway Crash

  • The Sunday morning crash involved multiple vehicles. One person has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

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One Dead In Crash Involving Bicyclist

  • The crash closed a busy road for hours.

12- And 13-Year-Old Suspects Arrested Following Armed Carjacking

  • The carjacking happened on Lexington Avenue.

Walnut Creek Approves New Police Officers, Crime Fighting Costs

  • Following the looting of Nordstrom, Walnut Creek will also add security cameras downtown and a tethered drone.

Fremont Shooting Leaves 1 Hurt

  • Police took one person into custody and recovered a gun.

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