Jogger Assaulted; Bank Robber: Union City, East Bay Police Log

EAST BAY, CA – A rash of thefts from cars parked in the East Bay have prompted a warning from police. Officials discourage leaving any valuable items visible in cars and ask car owners to lock all doors. Laptops have been the most popular item to steal from cars this season, according to officials. Purses, cash, tools and car registration are also on the list of items reported stolen.

A CHP helicopter and pilots aboard six airplanes landing at Oakland International Airport have reported being struck by lasers on Monday and Tuesday, according to reports. The CHP is investigating.

Police and FBI investigators are looking for a bank robber who hit banks in Fremont and on the peninsula. Do you recognize the suspect in the photo?

After months of laptops thefts from customers have been reported in East Bay coffee shops, swarm of juveniles entered a shop and snatched a laptop and an iPhone X this week. They tried to get away on BART but were stopped and eventually arrested. Police said the tactic has become very common for opportunistic thieves and that the problem is not likely to go away.

The following is a collection of police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay this week.

Coroner IDs Livermore Man Killed In Dublin Crash

• The fatal Friday night collision prompted a Sig-alert because of blocked lanes, CHP officers said.

Driver Who Held Officers At Bay Arrested Near Stoneridge Mall

• Police issued a temporary shelter-in-place order to all of the nearby businesses during the negotiations with the woman.

Fremont, Peninsula Bank Robber: FBI Releases Photos

• Do you recognize this man from either of these photos? He's accused of two bank robberies in less than a week.

Suspects Targeting Cars Parked In Danville, Alamo

• The rash of thefts from cars, including those parked at the Danville Livery shopping center, have prompted a warning from town officials.

Listen To Threatening Phone Scam Reported In Danville

• Police said the season for scams, thefts, and robberies is in full swing for ambitious criminals.

Man Fatally Struck By Car In Pleasanton Wednesday Night

• A portion of Hacienda Drive was temporarily closed for several hours Wednesday night during the investigation.

Jogger Sexually Assaulted In Berkeley

• It happened near Berkeley Bowl West, according to police.

Laptop Thief Caught In San Leandro: Police

• A swarm of juveniles entered a coffee shop and snatched a laptop and an iPhone X. They tried to get away on BART but were stopped.

Laser Strikes At Oakland Airport Hit 6 Planes

• The laser strikes were reported Monday and Tuesday nights. A CHP helicopter was also targeted over Oakland over the weekend.

2 Women Arrested For Attempted Murder In Hit-And-Run Crash

• The crash late Monday closed San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley for more than 7 hours.

Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested In Berkeley

• Police received two reports about the suspect on Wednesday just an hour apart.

Man Stabbed To Death In Fremont; Woman Arrested

• The woman fled from the scene, but witnesses provided police with enough information for them to track her down.

Cops Play Santa With Recovered Amazon Packages

• Dozens of packages were found following a tip from a citizen.

BART Crime: Man Stabbed At BART Station Parking Lot

• BART Police say the victim was rushed to the hospital for surgery.

Burglar Awakens Sleeping Albany Resident

• The victim confronted the suspect in his residence.

Killer Of Off-Duty Richmond Cop Sentenced To 21 Years

• The man, 30, shot and killed in Vallejo in 2016 his son's grandfather, Augustine "Gus" Vegas Jr., dad of 10 and grandpa to 22.

Hit-And-Run Seriously Injures Woman In Berkeley

• Police closed the street to investigate the crash.

Robbery Suspect Dies Following Walgreens Shooting

• Police report that the suspect was shot by a security guard.

Fire At Homeless Camp In West Oakland Monday

• The plume of smoke could be seen a long way from the fire.

Berkeley Man's Killer Sentenced To Prison

• The victim, Connie Sowels III, was shot to death in 2013.

Caller Helps Police Arrest Burglary Suspect: Emeryville

• The caller stayed on the phone with dispatchers who relayed the info to officers looking for the suspect.

Photo courtesy Fremont PD from Fremont, Peninsula Bank Robber: FBI Releases Photos