Police Log: Man Defecates on Floor During Bar Fight; 15-Year-Old Robs Victim at ATM with BB Gun

The following is a summary of significant crime and incidents reported in Union City between April 4 and 7 as released by the Union City Police Department. Reports have been edited for Patch style. This week’s log also comes with a crime prevention tip.

Tip of the Week: "Be aware of your surroundings. We should all be aware of our surroundings and the people around us.  The blotter this week highlighted a 71-year-old victim having her purse stolen from her as she walked home.  The victim believed the suspect followed her as she walked home from the bank.  The suspect in this case probably watched the victim withdraw currency from her bank and then followed the victim as she walked to a more isolated area.  If you see someone suspicious or get a 'bad' feeling about a situation you should always take steps to avoid being victimized."

THURSDAY, APRIL 4

Man Critically Injured After Being Hit By Car

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

Man Defecates on Floor During Bar Fight at Menconi’s

Officers were sent to Menconi’s Lounge, located at 32611 Alvarado Blvd., at around 11:50 p.m. to investigate a large fight where they encountered a large group of Hell’s Angels members. A majority of the patrons did not provide information about the fight, but officers did fight a drunk and injured man inside the bar who said he was jumped while inside. He had also defecated on the floor during the incident. The victim, however, declined to press charges against anyone.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

Shots Fired Near Colgate and Sherman Drives

Officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Colgate and Sherman drives at around 1:11 a.m. Police located multiple .40 caliber shell casings in the street but did not find any victims.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

Elderly Woman Slapped, Robbed of Purse

A 71-year-old woman’s purse was snatched as she was walking on Tulane Street. The incident occurred at around 8:40 a.m. when a male suspect ran up and pulled her purse away. When she tried to hold onto the purse, the suspect slapped her.

The suspect was described as a heavyset Hispanic male between 20 and 30 years old with long braided hair. He fled in a small black vehicle. The victim believes the suspect may have followed her after she used an ATM in the area.

15-Year-Old Robs Victim With BB Gun at ATM

A 15-year-old boy used a bb gun to rob a victim at the Wells Fargo Bank ATM on Decoto Road. The incident occurred at around 8 p.m. when the boy brandished a firearm at the victim and demanded the victim’s cell phone and money before fleeing on foot.

Officers in the area found a boy matching the suspect’s description. The located a bb gun and the victim’s wallet on the boy’s possession. He was arrested and victim’s property was returned.

Anyone with information about any crime in Union City is asked to contact Union City police at 510-471-1365 or the anonymous tip line at 510-675-5207. Tips can also be e-mailed to tips@unioncity.org.

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