A summary of significant reports and incidents between Feb. 13 and Feb. 19 as released by the Newark Police Department. On the accompanying map, the colors indicate the type of incident. Find the legend at the bottom of the map.
Woman Breaks Salon Window Then Heads To Bar
A 29-year-old Newark woman was arrested on suspicion of vandalism after police officers responded to the Rosemont Square Shopping Center around 2:15 a.m. on Saturday. Officers said the woman broke storefront window panes of the Utopia Hair Salon with her fists and was found at Gubera’s Pub shortly after.
Armed Robbery Reported At 7 Eleven
Police are looking for a tall, thin white male adult who is believed to have robbed a clerk at gunpoint at the 7 Eleven located at 39620 Cedar Boulevard around 12:40 a.m. Friday. The suspect is described as 6-foot, 155 pounds. Click here to read the full report.
Police Search For Man Who Fled From Accident
Police are searching for Patrick Gregoire, 28, who is wanted on two felony counts and is believed to be a man who fled from a head-on traffic accident around 5:10 p.m. Thursday. Authorities believe Gregoire was the driver of a car that sped off and crossed into opposing traffic, hitting another car. Police found a loaded handgun in the abandoned car and the roof of the Lido Faire Shopping Center was searched after a witness said they saw him on the roof. Click here to read more.
Pair Arrested After Spotted Loitering On Home Driveways
A 47-year-old woman and 33-year-old man were arrested around 3 a.m. Thursday after officers responded to reports of someone going in and and out of driveways around the 6200 block of Moores Avenue. The woman was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant and booked into Fremont Jail. and Brooks was arrested and cited for a misdemeanor warrant after he was treated by Alameda County fire officials for a medical condition.
Man Flees When Spotted Masturbating Near Gym
Police are looking for a man who fled when officers responded to the Sycamore Bay Apartments to a report of a man masturbating near the apartment complex’s gym around 6:15 a.m. Tuesday. The man was described as 5-foot-4, around 130 pounds in his early 30s. Police said he is described to be Filipino or Vietnamese with a dark skin complexion, short black spiked hair and a skinny build. He was last seen wearing black bike shorts and a black shirt with some printing on the front of the shirt.
Three Burglaries Occur on Same Block
Officers responded to three robberies that occurred within 500 feet of one another. One occurred on the 37100 block of Elm Street around 8 p.m. Tuesday, another occurred on the 37000 block of Locust Street around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and another occurred between 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. Wednesday on the 37100 block of Locust Street. Click here for more details.
Assaults and Batteries
Officers responded the 8100 block of Peachtree Avenue around 7 a.m. Wednesday and learned that a 48-year-old man assaulted his friend. The friend, however, did not wish for any charges to be filed against the man so no arrests were made, but officers documented the incident.
Burglary and Theft
A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of petty theft at JC Penney at NewPark Mall around 3:25 p.m. Sunday.
Officers are looking for a the person responsible for stealing a silver 1994 four-door Honda Civic. The Honda was reported stolen around 4 p.m. Saturday from the 36800 block of Sycamore Street. Its license plate is 5KEZ980.
A 37-year-old Union City man was arrested on suspicion of petty theft at JC Penney at NewPark Mall around 7:45 p.m. Saturday.
A 25-year-old Newark man was arrested and cited on suspicion of shoplifting at Safeway around 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of petty theft at Safeway around 11 p.m. Wednesday.
A 19-year-old Fremont man was arrested and cited for shoplifting around 4:25 p.m. at JC Penney at NewPark Mall.
A 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of commercial burglary after police responded to a shoplifting report from Macy's at NewPark Mall around 11:40 a.m. Tuesday in which the man was trying to fight Macy’s security. The man was booked into Fremont Jail.
A 32-year-old man from Indiana was arrested on suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of stolen property around 7 a.m. on Tuesday.
Two separate reports of car burglaries were reported around 8:30 p.m. Monday from the 24 Hour Fitness parking lot near NewPark Mall.
Two Fremont women, ages 20 and 21, were arrested on suspicion of petty theft from NewPark Mall's Target store just before 6 p.m. on Monday.
Officers responded to a report of an attempted burglary at Jacques Bar at around 10:15 a.m. Monday in which a person tried to gain access by prying the rear door.
Drugs and Alcohol
A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of a felony parole warrant, possession of methamphetamine and possession of syringes at Wells Avenue and Walnut Street around 9:45 p.m. on Sunday.
A 30-year-old Fremont man was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance on Thornton Avenue at Elm Street around 3:20 p.m. Saturday.
A 38-year-old Palo Alto man was arrested on suspicion of a DUI after a rear-end traffic collision at Jarvis Avenue and Lido Boulevard around 11 p.m. Saturday. The four occupants of the vehicle that was hit was transported to a local hospital as a precaution.
A 24-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of drugs after officers responded to the 35500 block of Blackburn Drive to a report of a disturbance between a mother and dauther around 1:30 p.m. Thursday. The woman was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
Traffic Incidents
Officers responded to an injury traffic collision that involved two vehicles on Cedar Boulevard and San Antonio Street around 3:10 p.m. Tuesday.
Miscellaneous
A 28-year-old homeless woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of a switch-blade knife and possession of drug paraphernalia around 8 a.m. Saturday at the Motel 6.
Police responded to the 35400 block of Orleans Drive around 11:30 a.m. Thursday to a report of a disturbance between two roommates. One of the roommates, a 39-year-old man, was arrested for a warrant and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
Officers responded to a report of a deceased male at the 7900 block of Sunset Avenue around 11:50 a.m. Wednesday. The man was identified as Grant Floyd, born October 18, 1957. Officers said no foul play is suspected and that Floyd had a history of medical issues.
Police responded to the 6700 block of Cedar Boulevard after it was reported that a 15-year-old run away, who had a warrant, had returned. She was located and taken into the Child Protective Services assessment center.
Any person with any information concerning these incidents can contact the Newark Police Department's non-emergency line at 510-578-4237 or can call the Silent Witness Hotline at 510-578-4000, extension 500.
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