Crime Log: Haller's Pharmacy Robbed; Smash-N-Grabs; Warrant Woes

The following is a summary of significant crime and incidents reported in Newark between March 24 and 30 as released by the Newark Police Department.

Saturday, March 30

• You've been warned: don't text and drive. Details here.
• San Leandro mom and kids missing. Story here.
• Stolen South Bay car dumped, set on fire in Pleasanton. Read more here.  

Friday, March 29

• Second stick-up at a Haller's in three weeks.  Two armed men held up employees and stole prescription medication at Haller's Pharmacy at 1:16 p.m. on the 6100 block of Thornton Avenue. The Fremont Haller's, on the 37300 block of Fremont Boulevard, was . Last week's Newark suspects were described as black males -- both reportedly about 6'4" tall, one with a thin build, and the other heavier. They carried semi-automatic pistols, wore black, hooded sweatshirts and had bandanas covering their faces. The pair fled in a white, four-door vehicle with tinted windows. 

• Gang shooting. An 18-year-old man was shot in the abdomen at 2:21 a.m. on Civic Terrace Avenue in what police suspect was a gang-related attack. Transported to Washington Hospital by friends before officers arrived at the scene, the victim is expected to fully recover. The Major Crimes Task Force is investigating.

Thursday, March 28

• Futi murder conviction. View story.

Wednesday, March 27

• Warrant. A Newark man, 26, was cited at 11:44 p.m. in front of his home near Rosewood and Ruschin drives for an outstanding warrant for drug-paraphernalia charges. He was issued a new court date.

• Super Bowl ticket-scam arrest -- who's "LOL-ing" now? Details here.
• Missing Union City teen found. Story here.

Tuesday, March 26

• More warrant woes. A Newark man, 19, was arrested on felony-burglary warrant charges at 7:29 p.m. on the 37100 block of San Antonio Street. He was booked at Fremont PD Jail. 

• Domestic assault. A Newark man, 43, was arrested for suspected domestic battery at 7:40 p.m. on the 37300 block of Hill Street. A judge issued an Emergency Protective Order for the victim. The suspect was booked at .

Monday, March 25

• Smash-n-grabs. Two vehicular burglaries were reported -- one at 8:41 p.m. on 37100 Hickory Street, and the other 10:59 p.m. on 6500 Overlake Place. The rear passenger window was smashed in the Hickory Street vehicle; loss was not yet determined. The car window was also broken in the Overlake incident and a purse stolen.

• More graffiti damage. Police and residents near Mayhews Landing Road and the railroad tracks painted over another batch of graffiti discovered around 1 p.m. This latest case is under investigation, with police coordinating with the Fremont Street Crimes unit regarding similar tagging in that city.

Sunday, March 24

• Two shoplifting arrests. A Newark man, 46, was cited for suspected shoplifting of groceries at 4:21 p.m. at Raley's. In a separate incident, a Fremont woman, 20, was busted for alleged theft at 7:07 p.m. at the NewPark Mall Sears store. 

• Chipotle window smashed. Officers responded to a 4:47 a.m. alarm at Chipotle Mexican Grill where a front window was smashed. Investigations were underway to determine any loss.

Any person with information concerning these incidents is encouraged to call police on the non-emergency line (510) 578-4237. Information can also be left anonymously on the “silent witness” hotline, (510) 578-4000, ext. 500.

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