Crime & Safety

Shootout + Scam Warning: Piedmont, East Bay Crime Log

5 East Bay crime stories that made news this week.

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

Police Search For Missing, At-Risk Teen

  • The 14-year-old boy was last seen leaving high school Thursday afternoon.

2 Hurt In East Bay Shootout

  • Police found some 40 shell casings at the scene of the shooting.

'Convincing Scam' Alert From East Bay Police

  • Local residents are seeing their bank accounts drained.

Responding To Harassment, Walnut Creek May Create Buffer For Planned Parenthood

  • "Our Planned Parenthood affiliate serves 20 counties throughout NorCal, and Walnut Creek is one of the two worst sites of harassment."

Pleasant Hill Stabbing: Skateboarder Hospitalized After Attack

  • A skateboarder was attacked and stabbed Wednesday night by three people who fled in a white 4-door vehicle, Pleasant Hill Police say.

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