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The Blotter | Strong-arm robbery; stolen tools; trespassing

Taser used on one suspect.

Mayor Sheng Thao defended Armstrong's firing, but Oakland Police Commission Chair Tyfahra Milele supported recommending Armstrong be reinstated.

Neighbors, mark your calendars: The next meet-up is scheduled for 6:30 pm on September 28 @ Cavanagh Ct.

The incident took place midday Tuesday and the investigation is ongoing.

Suspect was working on stolen van when contacted; also DUI collision and ALPR system at work.

No injuries were reported, but students were kept under lockdown several hours as police investigated.

Piedmont's Police Chief Jeremy Bowers will give his quarterly crime report to the City Council on the 18th.

Fed up with crime, Chris Moore hopes to encourage more residents to engage with Oakland on public safety issues.

Mayhem and confusion followed incident in Glen Alpine/Sotelo loop. Also: thief makes off with Amazon truck.

The school was evacuated Tuesday morning after receiving a threatening email with "racial undertones."