Crime & Safety

El Cerrito Police Seek Public's Help in Finding Suspected Robber

From the El Cerrito Police Department:

On Friday, Dec. 20 at approximately 1:30 p.m., the pictured suspect followed a woman into the 400 block of Kearney Street. He then yanked her purse off her shoulder and fled on foot. The victim had just purchased a pot and began to strike the suspect numerous times in the upper body region.

The suspect was able to wrench the victim's purse free and flee on foot. The suspect may now have a contusion on his face. The El Cerrito Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in this case. If you can identify this suspect, please contact the ECPD (510) 215-4414 ext 40, reference case number 13-24069. You can always be an anonymous. Let's solve this one together.


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