The quiet on Scenic Avenue did not last long yesterday, when two intruders forced their way into a Piedmont home shortly after midnight and left a woman in the hospital. Police say the men walked into her bedroom as she slept, demanded cash and assaulted her when she could not hand over any money. Officers swarmed the neighborhood within minutes of the emergency call.
According to The Mercury News, the robbery occurred in the 400 block of Scenic Avenue and was cut short around 12:25 AM when another resident returned home, interrupting the intruders. Police described the suspects as two Black men in their early 20s, about 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet tall, wearing gray and black hoodies. Officers said they reached the home within two minutes of the 911 call and immediately searched the area while the suspects took off.
According to the Piedmont Police Department, residents are urged to keep doors and windows locked and to report any suspicious people or activity. The department lists its non‑emergency dispatch number as 510‑420‑3000 for tips and information. Neighbors described the close‑knit Scenic Avenue block as rattled and said they planned to keep a closer eye on things after the overnight scare.
Vehicle Tracked With Camera Footage
As detailed by The Mercury News, police used Flock Safety license‑plate reader technology to zero in on a suspect vehicle and found an Audi sedan within an hour in North Oakland. The car was towed as evidence. Investigators told reporters the intruders did not manage to take any property from the home before fleeing, and no arrests have been announced.
Neighbors and Past Cases on Scenic Avenue
Scenic Avenue has seen similar break‑ins in previous years, and Piedmont detectives have leaned on homeowner surveillance systems and license‑plate readers to help crack those cases, according to Piedmont Exedra. After the latest incident, residents said they plan to review their own camera setups and outdoor lighting and to share any useful footage with investigators.
How to Help
Police asked anyone with information to call the Piedmont Police Department's non‑emergency dispatch line at 510‑420‑3000, as listed on the Piedmont Police Department website, or to dial 911 in an emergency. Authorities said tips from the public and neighborhood camera footage can play a crucial role in moving the investigation forward.
