Robberies in Piedmont: Police Department Investigating Four
Piedmont Police Department is currently investigating four robberies that have occurred in the City of Piedmont during the last three months.
The first case occurred on the 200 block of Greenbank Avenue. Two suspects robbed three construction workers in the backyard of a home under construction. The two suspects were described as Black males, in their late teens, 5’8’’ – 5’10’’. The suspects fled the scene on foot.
The second case occurred on the 200 block of Hampton Road. Two suspects robbed two landscape workers along the sidewalk area. One of the suspects struck one of the victims in the head with a blunt object during the robbery. The two suspects were described as Black males, in their teens, average height. The suspects fled on foot to an unknown vehicle which was possibly waiting around the corner.
The third case occurred on the 200 block of Sea View Avenue. Three suspects robbed three construction workers in the backyard of a home under construction. One of the suspects struck one of the victims in the head with a blunt object during the robbery. Two of the suspects were described as Black males, in their teens, average height. The third suspect was described as possibly mixed race (Black/Hispanic) in his late teens or early twenties, average height. The suspects fled on foot and are believed to have fled the scene in an older white or cream-colored Mercedes Benz which possibly fled down Sea View Avenue, toward Mandana Boulevard.
The fourth case occurred last night, August 30, 2016, at approximately 8:00 pm. Three armed suspects entered a residence located in the 200 block of Estates Drive in the City of Piedmont while the residents were home. The suspects isolated the residents in an area of the home and ransacked the house stealing cash and jewelry. The suspects fled the scene on foot and possibly got into an unknown vehicle. None of the residents were injured during the incident. The three suspects were described as Black males, in their late teens to early twenties, average height and build.
The Piedmont Police Department has communicated these incidents through local media as well as targeted outreach to the contractors and workers who commonly work in the community. Similar robberies have occurred in neighboring jurisdictions, and the Department is communicating and working closely with those agencies. We are also using all of our technological tools, including the Automated License Plate Readers, to assist in our efforts. Additionally, we have increased our staffing to follow up on existing leads and engage in proactive enforcement activity.
We ask all residents to be cognizant of individuals who appear to be engaged in suspicious activities and immediately report it to the Piedmont Police Department. Although we are working hard to prevent any more robberies in our City, the reality is that it could happen again. With that in mind please remember to practice basic crime prevention by:
- Securing the access points to your residence
- Utilize lighting
- Minimize visual barriers to your property such as overgrown landscaping, as these areas provide cover and concealment for criminals.
You may choose to have a neighborhood watch meeting to discuss these issues. Please feel free to reach out to Mr. Lyman Shaffer, Chair of the City of Piedmont Public Safety Committee, to schedule a meeting.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, feel free to contact Chief Rikki Goede at (510) 420-3010 or Captain Jeremy Bowers at jbowers@piedmontpd.org or at (510) 420-3012.
