Suspects Arrested In Violent Alameda Robbery

ALAMEDA, CA — A man and woman accused in the violent attack of an elderly person in Alameda have been arrested, according to Alameda Police.

The victim was robbed earlier this year while trying to enter a business in the 2400 block of Central Avenue. "The victim was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries," police said in a social media post. "The victim survived and has continued to assist in the investigation."

On May 10, APD’s Violent Crime Unit authorized two arrest warrants. The woman turned herself in on May 20 and was booked at a local jail.

On June 8, the man was arrested by US Marshall’s at his residence. "After being taken into custody, the male provided a full confession and was booked into a local jail," according to APD.

Meanwhile, police offer these safety tips to avoid becoming a victim of crime:

• Stay alert and in tune with your surroundings
• When possible, consider using online banking services
• Avoid going to the bank alone or carrying large sums of money
• Keep valuables out of sight when out and about
• Utilize well-lit and heavily traveled paths at night
• If you feel you are being followed, find a safe location and call APD immediately
• If you become a victim of a robbery, do not resist. Give up your property, not your safety or your life
• Write down any information you can recall about the suspect’s description, vehicle, or direction of flight. Do not compare notes about suspect or vehicle description with other witnesses
• Immediately call the police after a robbery occurs, you may be instructed to stay on the phone with a dispatcher until officers arrive at the scene