Crime & Safety
‘Peeping Tom’; Driver Extricated; ‘Suspicious’ Device; Pharmacy Robbery: Piedmont, East Bay Police Log
A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents across the East Bay.

EAST BAY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay this week.
Thieves Use Starbucks Gift Card Stolen In Pleasanton, Police Say
- Can you help identify these two suspected thieves caught on camera feeding their coffee habit?
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- The victim was flown to a trauma center at a local hospital, fire officials said.
Haz Mat Spill On I-580 Prompts Sig-Alert: CHP
- Tri-Valley drivers experienced delays.
‘Suspicious Device' At Pleasanton Chevron Deemed Safe: Police
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- Police residents were asked to avoid the area.
Vegetation Fire At Lawrence Livermore National Lab Burned 155 Acres
- The blaze has been fully contained.
Danville Walgreens Pharmacy Robbed At Gunpoint Wednesday Morning
- The suspect, who was armed and wearing a surgical mask, was last seen fleeing on foot and is still at large.
‘Peeping Tom’ Caught On Camera In Alameda, Police Say
- Police are looking for the suspect who has been peeking into windows of homes in Alameda.
- Do you recognize this suspected thief? Police are looking for him.
Transient Found Dead On I-580 Identified By Coroner
- The elderly man's body was found near the on-ramp from Hacienda Drive to eastbound Highway 580 in early August.
1982 Cold Case Murder Reopened
- Union City resident Kathy Ann Miramontes was found murdered in Fremont in 1982.
Parents Warned By Police To Watch For Repeat Offender
- He has a “stay away order” from all parks and schools in Alameda County, Berkeley Police say.
4 Residents Injured In Alameda Apartment Fire
- The fire also displaced 7 residents early Sunday morning.
- He is accused of filing false tax returns for a client. He could spend 3 years in federal prison, if convicted.
Woman Accused Of Stealing From Elderly At Assisted Living Centers
- Take a look at this woman. Police say she's used stolen credit and debit cards and cashed checks in the East Bay, So. Calif. and Nevada.
Union City Krispy Kreme Closed Due To Fire
- All employees at the restaurant were able to exit safely before fire crews arrived on the scene.
Pursuit, Arrest For Suspect Accused Of Running Over 2 San Leandro Police Officers
- Both officers were taken to the hospital. One has since been released.
El Cerrito Home Invasion, Attempted Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested
- The crime was reported at an apartment Thursday night.
- She was killed Monday morning near Pinole.
Aspiring Pimp Charged With 8 Felonies After Authorities Say He Lured His Victim From Texas
- He's charged with rape, human trafficking, being a felon in possession of a firearm and more.
Necklace Ripped From Woman's Neck On BART
- The suspect was arrested following the crime in Oakland.
BART Passenger Attacked With Metal Pipe
- BART Police call the attack unprovoked. A suspect was arrested.
-Image via Alameda Fire Department from 4 Residents Injured In Alameda Apartment Fire
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