Crime & Safety

Arsenal | Package Theft Video: Walnut Creek, East Bay Police Log

Amazon Prime customers targeted by email phishing scam; grab-and-go thieves steal $300,000 from mall; 2 bank robberies; cold case homicide.

A look at East Bay police logs.
A look at East Bay police logs. (Patch Collage)

EAST BAY — Here's a look at crime stories that made news in the East Bay this week —

Watch: Can You ID This Mail Thief?

The video shows him take several packages. Alameda Police freeze the video so that you can see his face.

2 Men Charged In Macy's Jewelry Theft: Walnut Creek

Macy's lost over $145,000, between the jewelry and damage to the store.

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$300,000 In Merchandise Stolen From East Bay Mall

The merchandise was recovered from the homes of three sisters, who were arrested and charged with organized retail theft. They set up “stores” at their homes.

Scam Alert: Amazon Hoax, East Bay Police Officer Warns

An East Bay police sergeant says she almost fell victim to an email scam regarding her Amazon Prime membership.

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Seized Arsenal Displayed, Charges Filed After Standoff

An overnight standoff in Tara Hills ended when a SWAT team went into the home of Jimmey Parrish.

Deadly Hit-And-Run: Accused Man Arrested

A woman on a sidewalk in Berkeley was killed by the hit-and-run crash.

Pinole Bank Robbery Arrest

The accused man is 59-year-old Bryan Richardson who, police say, may be responsible for similar crimes throughout the Bay Area.

Another Wells Fargo Bank Robbery In Berkeley

The second bank robbery in less than a week was reported in Berkeley.

Cold Case Homicide Detectives Seek Tips In Woman's Death

A woman's badly burned body was found in an East Bay canyon in 1991. She was finally identified in 2007, but her death remains unsolved. Someone knows something.

Small Child Found In Fremont Park Reunited With Family

Police appealed to the public for help after searching the area without success.

Weekend Vehicle Burglaries Reported In Lamorinda

Police warn that if local communities are seen as easy targets for criminals, it will draw even more crime here.

8 Vehicle Burglaries In 4 Days Reported In Newark

Three laptops, electric tools, and other valuable items were stolen, police report.

Crime On San Pablo Avenue: El Cerrito

Over a six-day period in January, the El Cerrito Police Department reports that it responded to nine crimes reported on San Pablo Avenue.

Fremont Man Sentenced To Prison For Illegal Campaign Donations

Evidence at the trial showed that he distributed cash to other individuals, who then donated the money to his candidate of choice.

Newark Police Arrests: DUI; Stolen Vehicle; Grab-And-Run Theft

Police announced they made ten arrests over a one week period.

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