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.

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.
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