Suspect allegedly had burglary tools
A male suspect was taken to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin after being detained with a reportedly stolen GMC Yukon on Grand Avenue on April 8. The incident started at 2:35 p.m.
The Yukon had been reported stolen from San Pablo.
A records check on the suspect found him on probation in Alameda County for domestic violence and that he two outstanding warrants out of Contra Costa County, said Piedmont Police Capt. Chris Monahan.
The vehicle was searched and a shaved broken scissor was found, used as a key according to Monahan, and an air wedge tool, which can be used to break into vehicles. The suspect was booked for possession of the stolen vehicle, probation violations, fake license plates, possession of burglary tools, possession of suspected methamphetamine, and the two out of county warrants.
On April 11, a 911 call came in regarding an attempted auto burglary on Kingston Avenue. Piedmont police found the suspect, described as a Black male with a blue jacket and plaid sweats, at the intersection of Kingston and Linda avenues, according to Monahan. The suspect fled on foot but eventually was stopped by a passerby, according to Monahan. The suspect was arrested for fleeing and was found to have a warrant for burglary from Palo Alto.
A 2022 black Kia Sportage was reported stolen on King Avenue. The caller said it was taken on April 3 around 10 a.m. and that the caller has video footage of the theft.
On April 9, Piedmont police found a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado with no license plates parked on the sidewalk on Monterey Boulevard, Oakland at 1:54 p.m. A records check showed the vehicle stolen in San Jose. The vehicle was described in the police log as “stripped, damaged.” The truck was towed and a message was left for the registered owner.