crime

Update: Oakland police report an increase in ATM robberies

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

Two strong-arm robberies left victims hospitalized with injuries.

Two incidents near the center of town involve a newer model black Hyundai Hatchback with tinted windows occupied by multiple suspects.

Plus more stolen cars recovered.