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Arrest for Theft of Laptop at Restaurant

Police Blotter: Sept. 19 – Oct. 4

Sunday, Sept. 19

Police arrested a 19-year-old Vallejo man on suspicion of stealing a laptop computer at Nation's Giant Hamburgers. The crime was reported at 4:36 p.m. on June 19.  

Friday, Sept. 24

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At around 11:15 p.m., police arrested an 18-year-old Richmond man on suspicion of driving a stolen vehicle. The man was found driving the vehicle at around 7:15 p.m. on Sept. 17, but could not be apprehended that night after he ran away.

Police arrested a 23-year-old Richmond man and a 22-year-old Suisun woman on suspicion of attempting to sell stolen property. The pair was arrested following a report of a disturbance at Guitar Center at 2:45 p.m.

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Police arrested a 15-year-old Albany boy on suspicion of committing a strong-arm robbery at El Cerrito Plaza. The crime was reported to police at around 6:10 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 26

At around 2:20 a.m., police arrested a 48-year-old Oakland man on suspicion of possession of heroin and marijuana packaged for sales. Police arrested the man after he fled from his vehicle following a traffic stop.

Monday, Sept. 27

Police arrested a 34-year-old El Cerrito woman on suspicion of assault following a report of a disturbance on the 3000 block of Yolo Avenue. The disturbance was reported to police at 12:17 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 1

At around 2:50 p.m., police arrested a 30-year-old Richmond woman on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine. Police arrested the woman following a pedestrian stop.

Saturday, Oct. 2

At around 2:05 a.m., police arrested a 24-year-old Richmond man on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine. Police arrested the man during an unrelated investigation.

Sunday, Oct. 3

At around 1:30 a.m., police arrested a 34-year-old Oakland man on suspicion of possessing heroin, cocaine and concentrated cannabis. Police arrested the man after he attempted to get away on a bicycle.

At around 2:25 p.m., police arrested a 32-year-old Richmond woman on suspicion of possessing crack cocaine. Police arrested the woman during an unrelated investigation.

Monday, Oct. 4

Police arrested a 36-year-old Hercules man and a 43-year-old El Sobrante man on suspicion of committing a theft on the 1300 block of Lawrence Street. Police received the report of the theft at around 10:10 p.m.

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