Can You Help Solve a Crime?

Please, let us know what you know.

You can help the El Cerrito Police Department solve a crime by providing information. You can either contact the El Cerrito Police Department, or use the tip line provided by Crime Stoppers of West Contra Costa County. You may remain anonymous.

El Cerrito Police Department Investigations:
(510) 215-4400
E-mail: investigations@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us

Crimestoppers anonymous tip line:
(510) 799-TALK
(510) 799-8255

Armed Robbery - Case Number 09-09370

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On Tuesday May 19, 2009 at about 4:00 pm this subject entered Advance America, at 10003 San Pablo Ave, displayed a firearm and demanded money. The suspect was described as an African American male, 20-30 years old, about 5�7� tall and 150 lbs, wearing a yellow long sleeve shirt, and orange sweater vest and dark jeans (possibly with stripes on the back pockets). The suspect had a dark complexion, short close cut hair and may have had a chipped front tooth. After robbing the business the suspect fled on foot towards Fairmount Ave.

Persons with any information regarding this incident should contact Detective Sergeant Paul Keith at (510) 215-4423 or Detective Corporal Susan Garman at (510) 215-4418.

March 10, 2009 Hit and Run

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On March 10, 2009 at about 6:26 pm a late 1990�s burgundy Toyota Camry (four door with chrome rims) collided into a blind pedestrian walking southbound in the crosswalk at the BART path on Blake Street, injuring the pedestrian. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, making no attempt to aid the injured pedestrian. The pedestrian was utilizing his white cane for assistance at the time of the collision, and suffered minor injuries from the crash. After the collision the Camry drove westbound on Blake Street and then southbound on Kearney Street (a surveillance photograph of the suspect vehicle is pictured below).

Any information regarding the identity of the driver or vehicle responsible for this collision should be referred to Detective Corporal Susan Garman: (510) 215-4418 or Traffic Sergeant Stephen Bonini: (510) 215-4435.

September 21, 2007 Armed Robbery

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On Friday September 21, 2007 at about 1:55 am this subject, an African American male, 25-35 years old, short and thin, with medium length dreadlocks and a short goatee, was armed with a firearm and robbed the 7-Eleven Store in El Cerrito. During the robbery the suspect was wearing a blue and black jacket, a black beanie and blue jeans.

Anyone with any information about this subject is encouraged to contact Detective Aaron Leone (510-215-4422) or Detective Corporal Susan Garman (510-215-4418).

August 24, 2007 Attempted Forgery

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On Friday August 24, 2007 at about 11:20 am Latasha Locke, an 18 year old female resident of Richmond, entered Bank of America, at 10422 San Pablo Ave, and attempted to negotiate a forged check. Locke left the bank before El Cerrito Police Officers arrived.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Locke should contact Detective Tang at (510) 215-4420.
El Cerrito Police Department Report Number 07-15940.

Can you help to identify these suspects?


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These are Police sketch artist renderings of two suspects involved in the September, 2005 shooting death of Reggi Remo Mario. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police department. The family of the victim is offering a $100,000 reward. read more

Please, let us know what you know.

El Cerrito Police Department Investigations:
(510) 215-4400
E-mail: investigations@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us

Crimestoppers anonymous tip line:
(510) 799-TALK
(510) 799-8255

Who are the Crimestoppers?

Crimestoppers are a group of concerned citizens of West Contra Costa County who seek to assist local police departments in solving crimes of a serious nature. Crimestoppers raise funds to present to persons who provide information that assists in the solving of crimes in the communities.

The tips are provided anonymously to the tip line, and no names or further information is required. The caller is to give a code name of their choice and the information is sent to the appropriate police department. (Crimestoppers does not investigate the crime.)

When the crime is solved and the story is in the local newspaper, the tipster should call and seek the reward. The reward amount varies (up to $1000) and is paid in cash to the tipster, with only their code name as identification.

Please help us to help our Police and Sheriff's Departments solve the crimes that can only be solved by a tip from someone who has information but does not want to be identified. Crimestoppers anonymous tip line is (510) 799-TALK.