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Crime on the Increase in Quarterly Report

Police chief reports on prevention efforts; council extends public safety committee.
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POLL: How Safe is Piedmont? A Look at 2011 Crime

Police Chief John M. Hunt III talks about crime statistics, patrol beats and staying safe.…
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Third Quarter Crime Report Not the Prettiest Picture

Crime increased 38 percent overall compared to the first nine months of 2010.
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Piedmont Crime Down Overall but Burglaries Up

The first quarter of 2012 showed a sharper increase in burglaries, compared to last year
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Major Crime Numbers Remain Steady in July

Piedmont is on track for a 9 percent crime increase over 2009 and 60 percent over 2010.
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Three Piedmont Avenue Protesters Charged with Robbery, Hate…

Oakland police say the crimes happened during an Occupy Oakland protest at the Well Fargo Bank…
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People of Faith Walk Against Crime on Besieged Streets of…

Among those joining the Friday Night Walks in high-crime areas of Oakland is Betsy King of…
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Robberies Stand Out in October Crime Report

Larcenies, burglaries, and auto thefts remained steady.
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Crime Drops Overall, Burglary Remains a Sticky Wicket

Larcenies were down significantly in September compared to August, while the number of motor…
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Montclair Launches Residential Surveillance Camera Program

With increasing crime and decreasing police resources, Montclair is looking at how its…
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Serious Crime in Piedmont: A Mid-Year Report

Here's an advance look at some statistics from Interim Police Chief Scott Wyatt's report on…
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Top Stories, Aug. 7-13: BART Stalls; Crime Numbers Stay High

In the past week, Piedmont took notice of trains halted due to a computer problem and a…
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Crime Escalates in First Half of 2011

Burglaries tripled compared to 2010. Motor vehicle thefts more than doubled. Larcenies were up…
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Suspect Arrested in Armed Robbery of Safeway

The alleged perpetrator was identified within 10 days of the crime.
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Car Theft Dominates November’s Crime Report

Although crime was low in November, it was an all-month high for motor vehicle theft.
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Burglaries Dip in August

Reports of other major crimes were similar to July.
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Police Blotter: Burglaries, Stolen Cars, Skunk Mishaps

While two invasion robberies topped recent crime news, burglars and car thieves also troubled…
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Patch Reader Warns of Crime Near Grand Lake Theatre

A Piedmont Patch reader was robbed outside the theatre and urges local residents to be…
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Low-Flying 'Copter Measuring Radiation Levels

A helicopter spotted over Piedmont Monday wasn't searching for crime suspects. It's part of a…
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Piedmont Ave. Crime Wave? 5 Days, 8 Robberies

Armed robberies — mainly "street robberies" of individuals — appear to be on the rise.
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Town Hall Meeting on Piedmont Policing Feb. 12

Police Chief Rikki Goede will make a presentation on increased crime in Piedmont.
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Top Stories, Nov. 7-13: Occupy Graffiti, Third Quarter Crime…

The implications of a plan for Piedmont to green its municipal purchasing also made news in…
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Piedmont Past: A Crime at Christmas

A 1909 burglary revealed a then-shocking scandal.
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Police Question 'Person of Interest' in Scenic Avenue Home…

Piedmont police have also received a car believed used in the robbery.
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Crime and Punishment with DA Nancy O'Malley

The public is invited to hear Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley will speak at…
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Sharp Drop in Piedmont Burglaries in February

Following increased public and police attention to rising burglaries sparked by two…
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Police Chief Outlines Responses to Crime

In report to the City Council, Piedmont's new police chief, Rikki Goede, describes several…
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Oakland Man Arrested in Crime Spree May Be Linked to…

Oakland police say a man who hijacked a car at gunpoint robbed two people in Rockridge and one…
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Police Release Photo of Suspect in Trestle Glen Burglary

The Oakland Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a burglary…
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Rep. Barbara Lee Speaks Out on Trayvon Martin Death

"This is a defining moment where we really have to begin to deal with some of the very ugly…
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