Theft

Catalytic converter theft escalates into shootout after chase

A suspected catalytic converter theft in Concord early Thursday morning turned into a shootout that damaged the victim's vehicle.

2 years ago

Summer the service dog stolen from owner in Hayes Valley

A 5-year-old German Shepherd service dog named Summer was stolen on Monday evening, San Francisco police announced Tuesday. At 7:23…

2 years ago

Hate crime charges brought against six men for allegedly targeting Asian women

Six men have been arrested and charged with hate crime enhancements for allegedly targeting Asian females.

2 years ago

Investigation into diesel theft ring leads to arrest, 1,000-gallon fuel seizure

Thieves have stolen more than 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel from gas stations across the Bay Area by overriding the…

3 years ago

Suspect in custody after allegedly striking Orinda officer with vehicle

A man was arrested Thursday in connection with several crimes including assaulting an officer in Orinda. Delvente Murry, 28, of…

3 years ago

Two males break into elderly woman’s home with crowbar, leave her uninjured

Suspects armed with a crowbar broke into an elderly woman's home in San Francisco's Crocker-Amazon neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon and…

3 years ago

Officer fires gun in attempt to detain theft suspects, suffers foot injury

A Berkeley police officer interrupting a theft was injured Thursday night, police said. The officer was in the area of…

4 years ago

Former officer pleads not guilty to little league embezzlement charges

A former San Mateo police officer has pleaded not guilty to embezzlement charges for allegedly stealing more than $100,000 from…

4 years ago

ATF, trade association offer $10,000 for information in weekend gun store theft

The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and a firearm industry trade association are offering a reward of…

4 years ago

Police arrest suspect in thefts from high school robotics team

A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of stealing approximately $8,000 worth of electronics and tools from the Ruth Asawa…

4 years ago

Catalytic converter thefts spike in Berkeley

Police in Berkeley are warning residents of a recent uptick in catalytic converter thefts. Since the start of the year,…

4 years ago

Police arrest two suspects connected to homicide after laptop theft

Two arrests have been made in connection with a homicide that occurred when a man tried to stop a suspect…

4 years ago

Police use spike strip to stop grab-and-run thieves

A man and woman who fled with merchandise Saturday from the JC Penney store at Sun Valley Mall in Concord…

4 years ago

Four thieves take bike bait in Santa Rosa sting

Santa Rosa police arrested four people Wednesday during a bait-bicycle theft sting operation. Police said there have been numerous complaints…

4 years ago

Loftus tackles auto break-ins as interim district attorney

On the campaign trail, Suzy Loftus is promising to "stop the car break-in epidemic" in San Francisco. As Mayor London…

5 years ago

Thieves steal Uhaul with 50 bikes, gear belonging to East Oakland nonprofit

A fleet of 50 bicycles belonging to a bike education nonprofit were stolen from a school in Alameda on Wednesday.…

5 years ago

Video shows two women work together to steal elderly woman’s wallet

Walnut Creek police are asking for the public's help in identifying two women who stole a purse from an elderly…

5 years ago

Oakland employee resigns police commission post in disgrace

A city of Oakland employee has resigned from her post as vice chair of the panel that picks members of…

5 years ago

Thieves steal 60 laptops from East Oakland elementary school

"When a person steals from a school, all they are doing is stealing from students and their future."

5 years ago

Two in custody on suspicion of catalytic converter thefts

A woman and a man were arrested Wednesday in connection with a recent string of thefts of catalytic converters in…

5 years ago

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