Union City Police Catch Suspects in Phone Store Armed Robbery

The following is a summary of significant crime and incidents reported in Union City between June 6 and June 11 as released by the Union City Police Department. Reports have been lightly edited for Patch style.

Suspects Caught

The previous edition of the Police blotter highlighted an armed robbery that occurred on June 15 at the UC Wireless store, on Alvarado Boulevard.  The incident involved two males entering the business and demanding money and electronics from five victims. One of the suspects brandished a semiautomatic firearm at the victims during the incident. 

The victims ranged in age from 12 to 49 years old. Detective Cordero investigated this case and was able to identify both of the involved suspects. Ronald Mitchell, 24, and Rodney Bonds, 20, were arrested for their involvement in this incident.  The suspects were arrested by members of the Union City Police Department as they exited an apartment in San Leandro.  

Union City and Bay State Cooperation Nabs Suspected Pot Trafficker

On Saturday June 22, Union City Police Officers assisted Massachusetts State Police Department in arresting Andy Huynh, 20, on a felony arrest warrant. Mr. Huynh was arrested at an address on Maritime Place. Apparently, Mr. Huynh was responsible for making multiple 100 pound shipments of marijuana to the state of Massachusetts. Mr. Huynh is now the item being shipped back to Massachusetts. 

Octogenarian Robbed in Park

On Tuesday, June 25 at 1:30 p.m., an 88-year-old male was at Arroyo Park when he was approached by two suspects. The suspects demanded the victim’s gold jewelry and threatened the elderly male with a knife. The victim suffered a laceration on his hand as he attempted to take the knife away from one of the suspects.  The suspects fled the area on foot after taking jewelry from the victim.  The suspects were described as two black males, about 20 years old.  Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Investigations Division.   

UCPD Still Seeking Flasher

The Union City Police Department is still investigating a series of indecent exposure cases. The suspect has targeted older and elderly female victims at two specific parks located off of Union City Boulevard (Mariner’s Park and Veteran’s Park). One of the last reported incidents occurred on Sunday June 9 at 9:07 a.m. The victim was walking near Mariner Park when she saw an adult male standing at the intersection of Mackinaw Street and Dorado Street, exposing his penis.  The victim walked away from the suspect and reported the incident when she returned home. A composite sketch and informational bulletin have been attached to the Police Blotter. Please take a moment to review the composite sketch and attached information. Anyone with any information about this or past incidents should call the Investigations Division at 510-675-5220.