On August 26th, a violent attempted carjacking took place near the intersection of Morton Street and San Antonio Avenue in Alameda. The incident, which occurred at approximately 6:00 pm, involved a 15-year-old suspect who forcibly pulled the victim, an elder, from their vehicle, and proceeded to violently demand the car keys while punching them repeatedly. After failing to start the car, the suspect fled the scene on foot.
According to a Facebook post by the Alameda Police Department, numerous calls were made to the emergency dispatch center by witnesses who provided detailed descriptions of the suspect. The callers also reported that the individual was last seen running down Sherman Street. The prompt response and invaluable input from the community played a crucial role in helping the officers quickly locate the suspect.
Alameda Police Department officers canvassed the area and found an individual matching the description in the 1300 block of Sherman Street. The suspect, a 15-year-old, was taken into custody for attempted carjacking and elder abuse. This timely apprehension was made possible, in part, by the vigilant and concerned community members who called in with information.
The police department expressed their gratitude to the callers and encouraged everyone to add their non-emergency line, 510-337-8340, to their contact list.
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