crime

Piedmont Police post alert about July 12 strong-arm robbery

The incident took place near Rose Avenue and Echo Avenue. Plus: OPD issues alert about home invasion robberies.

Suspect leads police through neighborhood around Beach Elementary. Also, multiple burglaries and vehicle incidents.

Also: more stolen vehicles apprehended, and an injury collision at Wildwood and Highland intersection.

Some victims were followed home and robbed.

Also: Alarm alerts to forced entry and potential break-in on Estates Drive and CHP investigates three freeway shootings this week.

Also bicyclist resists arrest; and more ALPR-flagged stolen vehicles.

Plus: PPD announces "Cop on the Block," a series of community outreach programs to take place on El Cerrito, Estates and Greenbank.

ALPRs get a workout, again.

PPD now says some of the suspects are connected to recent strong arm robberies in Piedmont.

Also: California and pride flags burned at PHS; "sextortion" alert