Oakland police warning about high incidence of armed robbery

Susan Mernit Thu, 29 Dec at 8:24am
OPD by Demond Henderson, http://www.flickr.com/photos/demond_henderson/3866889400/in/photostream/

OPD by Demond Henderson, http://www.flickr.com/photos/demond_henderson/3866889400/in/photostream/

Oakland police are sending out warnings about a high incidence of armed robbery in Oakland. 

According to the police alert, there have been numerous incidents in both East and West Oakland, including these locations:

  • 1400 block of Peralta
  • 1500 block of E 17th Street
  • 300 block of Eighth Street
  • 1200 block of Adeline
  • 2200 block of 21st Street
  • 300 block of International
  • 1900 block of E 28th Street
  • 150 block of Pearl Street
  • 1800 block of E 23rd Street
  • 3100 block of Beaumont Ave.


What do police advise?  Be alert and if you are robbed, do not resist because "suspects are commonly armed with guns."

About Susan Mernit
Susan Mernit is the founder of Oakland Local. She is also a circuit rider for The Community Information Challenge, a program of The John S and James L Knight Foundation, and a consultant to non-profit and community organizations. Susan lives in North Oakland, near the Santa Fe school, with her partner, her housemate, a rescue dog named Cazzie, and a yard full of ants. She is an aspiring gardener, a long-time blogger & entrepreneur, and a recovering journalist who's found home in Oakland.