Attempted smash-and-grabbers dump rammed vehicle at scene: OPD

(KRON) — Suspects tried to ram a car through a commercial building before dumping the vehicle at the scene and fleeing the area in a second car, said the Oakland Police Department. Police are reaching out to the public for tips that can aid their investigation.

The attempted burglary occurred on Thursday just before 1:45 a.m. in the 500 block of Hegenberger Road.

“When officers arrived, they learned that two vehicles were involved in the incident,” said OPD. “The suspects used one vehicle to ram the building in hopes of gaining entry. However, the suspects were unsuccessful and left the area in the second vehicle, leaving the first vehicle.”

Anyone with videos or photos of the incident is urged to email them to cidvideos@oaklandca.gov and anyone with information is urged to contact the OPD Burglary Unit at (510) 238-3951.

Oakland police are investigating a smash-and-grab robbery that happened an hour later that has not been confirmed as being related.

OPD said the second incident occurred just after 2:45 a.m. in the 10600 block of MacArthur Boulevard.

“When officers arrived, a store employee reported seeing two vehicles arrive,” said police. “The suspects used one vehicle to force their way inside. Four masked individuals entered the business, stole items, and fled the scene in the second vehicle, leaving the first vehicle behind.”

Anyone with videos or photos of the incident is urged to email them to cidvideos@oaklandca.gov and anyone with information is urged to contact the OPD Robbery Unit at (510) 238-3326.