Crime & Safety
Gym Theft; Fire Rescue; Crashes: Union City, East Bay Police Log
A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents near Union City and 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.
Woman Robbed Of Purse While In Pleasanton Driveway
- Police said the victim was in her driveway when she was confronted by a trio of hooded suspects.
Liquor Store Burglary Suspect Caught On Camera, Pleasanton Police
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- Police said the suspect stole cigarettes and alcohol.
2 Adults, 7 Dogs Saved From Second Story Window In Newark Fire
- Everyone and their furry family members got out safely.
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- Police have recently increased their patrols in the area and detectives are investigating the residential burglaries.
Woman Arrested For Gym Thefts In Berkeley
- Police say the woman went on a $20,000 shopping spree with one victim's credit card.
‘Suspicious’ Person Appeared To Be Peeking Into Cars, Police Say
- Police said the driver appeared to be casing the area and looking into parked cars.
East Bay Firefighters Save Homes, Exotic Animals in SoCal Fires
- An all-Contra Costa County Strike Team has been on the fire lines for the past week. (Photos)
- BART Police say a man held a gun to the woman and demanded her car.
Photo: Armed Robber Wanted In 5 East Bay Cities
- Detectives want to stop him before he strikes again.
Boat Sinks At San Leandro Marina
- Firefighters set up a boom around the vessel to trap leaking diesel fuel.
Female Kidnapped, Raped, Robbed In Oakland
- It happened near Highland Hospital, according to police.
Lewd, Lascivious Acts: Man Arrested In West Oakland
- Police also arrested the man for false imprisonment. The victim was taken to the hospital.
Ghost Ship Testimony: Harris Knew Building Lacked Sprinklers
- The two defendants face 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter for the fiery deaths last year.
Emeryville Target Shooting Victim Dies Of Injuries
- He was was of two people shot in a hail of bullets.
Castro Valley Crash Victim Identified
- The man died on Crow Canyon Road Saturday morning.
Photo courtesy Alameda County Fire Department from 2 Adults, 7 Dogs Saved From Second Story Window In Newark Fire
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