Stolen Pup; Abducted Baby; Tragic Toddler Drowning; Teacher Killed: East Bay Police Log

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

Stolen Pug 'Buddy' Returned Anonymously to Elderly Owners in Livermore

• The dog, that is recovering from surgery and can barely walk, was snatched from his yard Thursday by three juveniles, police said.

Abducted Baby Found in Livermore; Father Still On The Run

• The 45-year-old suspect was last seen driving a blue 2007 Nissan Altima, Mountain View police said.

Bank Robber Photo: Do You Recognize This Man?

• Police departments are sharing this photo in hopes that someone will recognize him.

Middle School Teacher Killed in Pleasanton Crash

• Carla Boerman, 61, was a passenger in an SUV involved in the three-vehicle wreck that also injured four in Pleasanton.

Missing UPS Driver Found After Crashing Truck

• The truck was found on a remote road in Lafayette, officials said.

Baby From Walnut Creek Drowns In Concord Swimming Pool

• Police performed CPR on the 1-year-old girl, but she was pronounced dead at a hospital.

HazMat Crews Respond to Chemical Spill in Contra Costa Co.

• Formaldehyde mixed with methanol spilled at a Concord medical facility, officials said. SEE PHOTOS.

El Cerrito Homicide Victim Identified

• A suspect has been arrested in the shooting. Whether he will face murder charges has not been announced.

Donations For Fire Victims Sought

• Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is asking residents to contribute

Berkeley Evacuation Lifted: Gas Leak Capped

• Blocks of streets were closed for a time as a precaution. Good news - they are open again before the evening commute!

Killer Sentenced For Murder Near Benioff Children's Hospital

• The killer will spend decades in prison.

Cement Truck Crash On I-880 In Fremont

• The freeway was partially blocked due to spilled cement.

Newark Police Have New Weapon In Arsenal

• Their new weapon: a sketch pad!

Dirt Bike and Car Collide In Pinole

• Police report that the dirt bike was being ridden illegally on city streets.

Berkeley Police Seize Guns Following Citizen's Tip

• Berkeley Police also arrested three men in connection to the guns.

Burglary In Progress Foiled

• Berkeley Police arrested two people and seized burglary tools.

Suspect Arrested After Numerous Car Break-Ins Near Downtown Pleasanton

• A key fob from a stolen car also was found near Peters Avenue where the 27-year-old was apprehended, police said.

Fire Damages Alameda Home

• Two people were injured in the blaze, according to the fire department.

Moraga Evacuation: Grenades Dropped Off At Police Department

• The bomb squad was brought in from Walnut Creek.

Wrong Way Driver Killed In Fremont Crash

• The crash happened on Highway 84.

Richmond Police Arrest Alleged Gang Members

• Police say they found a gun in their vehicle.

Car Windows Smashed In Union City

• Police have arrested a suspect after setting up a perimeter around the area.

Richmond Police Arrest Alleged Gang Members

• Police say they found a gun in their vehicle.

--Image via Livermore Police Department