Crime & Safety

Orinda Police Log: Car Burglaries, Car Thefts, Petty Thefts

Some of the incidents that kept Orinda police officers busy this past week

Some of the items on the Orinda Police Department log from Dec. 29 to Jan. 4.

Sunday, Dec. 29

DUI arrest: A motorist was arrested at 12:36 a.m. at Camino Pablo and Ardilla for misdemeanor driving under the influence.

Reckless driving: Police were notified at 3:02 a.m. about a reckless driver near Wilder Boulevard and Highway 24. Officers were unable to locate the driver.

Panhandling: Officers were notified at 4:46 p.m. of a panhandler on Camino Pablo near the BART tracks. Police were unable to locate the individual.

Monday, Dec. 30

Vandalism: Police were notified at 9:12 a.m. of some vandalism in the 2300 block of Orinda Way.

Tuesday, Dec. 31

Petty theft: Officers were informed at 3:48 p.m. about a petty theft that occurred in the 10 block of Los Dedos Road.

Reckless driving: Police were notified at 7:23 p.m. about another reckless driver, this time at Glorietta Boulevard and Moraga Via. Officers were unable to locate the motorist.

Loud party: Officers were dispatched at 11:41 p.m. for reports of a loud party in the 80 block of El Toyonal. Those responsible were contacted.

Wednesday, Jan. 1

Property damage: Police were informed at 4:43 a.m. of a traffic collision that had caused property damage at Camino Pablo and Miner Road.

Thursday, Jan. 2

Vehicle burglaries: Officers were notified at 9:36 p.m. about an auto burglary that had occurred on Wilder Boulevard near eastbound Highway 24. Another car break-in was reported at the same location at 11:04 p.m.

Loitering: Police were informed at 11:12 p.m. about a person loitering near the Orinda Theatre. Officers were unable to locate the individual.

Friday, Jan. 3

Vehicle theft: Officers were notified at 5:03 a.m. of an auto theft that had occurred in the 100 block of Amber Valley Drive.

Petty theft: A petty theft was reported at 9:34 a.m. in the 40 block of Diablo View Drive.

Saturday, Jan. 4

Petty theft: Another petty theft was reported at 11:21 a.m in the 400 block of Dalewood Drive.



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