Crime & Safety
SEE: Crab Cove Visitor Center Vandalized
Staff members locked themselves in the building for safety. One man was arrested.
ALAMEDA, CA — A man was arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism after he damaged property at the Crab Cove Visitor Center and Aquarium in Alameda Monday, East Bay Regional Park District police said.
Police were called at about noon to the park at 1252 McKay Ave. after park staff saw the 25-year-old man tear down fencing, smash lights, throw rocks, and damage signs.
Staff members locked themselves inside a building while the man was damaging the property, according to police.
Find out what's happening in Alamedafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Thankfully, nobody was injured during this incident, and there are no outstanding suspects. Thanks to @AlamedaPD for assisting. If you see criminal activity in the parks, call 911, our our 24-hour non-emergency number 510-881-1833. pic.twitter.com/4EiDU4xUo9
— East Bay Regional Park District Police Department (@RegionalParksPD) January 5, 2021
The damage was estimated at $5,000 to $7,000, police said.
No one was injured and the man was taken to Santa Rita Jail without incident following his arrest.
Find out what's happening in Alamedafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The man, whose name is not being released, apparently had his car towed earlier in the day from McKay Avenue and he was upset, Capt. Alan Love said.
Copyright 2021 by Bay City News, Inc. —Republication, Rebroadcast, or any other Reuse without the express written consent of Bay City News, Inc. is prohibited.