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Weekly Fresno Crime Roundup: Robberies, Burglaries, and Assaults Investigated Across the City
Published 9 months ago
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On Monday near the Tower District, Fresno Police responded to an alleged armed robbery involving two masked suspects. Both men reportedly displayed handguns and demanded cash from a convenience store clerk before fleeing northbound. The case remains under investigation and officers are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspects, described as adult males in dark clothing and ski masks.
Tuesday evening in the Bullard area, officers were called to a reported residential burglary. Witnesses stated that entry was made by forcing a back window. Jewelry and electronics were taken. No arrests have been made and the case is under investigation.
Wednesday afternoon in southeast Fresno near Kings Canyon and Willow, patrol units responded to an aggravated assault incident. Officers report a physical altercation escalated when one party used a blunt object, resulting in moderate injuries to the victim. Medical aid was provided at the scene. One adult male suspect was detained and arrested without incident.
Late Wednesday night in southwest Fresno, a stolen vehicle was recovered after officers conducted a traffic stop near Elm Avenue. The vehicle had been reported taken earlier in the week and one adult male was arrested for possession of stolen property.
Thursday morning at a shopping complex on West Shaw, a purse snatching was reported. An unknown suspect allegedly grabbed a shopper’s bag and ran to a waiting sedan. Police are looking for a Hispanic male in his 20s, medium build, last seen wearing a gray hoodie and black jeans. The investigation is ongoing and detectives request tips from the public.
Thursday evening in the Hoover neighborhood, officers responded to a disturbance outside a bar leading to an alleged vandalism. Several cars’ windows were found broken and surveillance footage is being reviewed by detectives. No arrests at this time.
Friday night near Blackstone and Shields, a commercial burglary took place at a closed business. Officers found evidence of forced entry but the suspects had fled prior to arrival. Inventory showed electronics and cash missing. The scene remains under investigation.
Saturday in the Roosevelt section, police dealt with an incident of alleged illegal firearm possession during a routine traffic stop. An adult male was arrested and the weapon was seized as evidence.
Sunday afternoon in northwest Fresno, there was a report of an attempted carjacking in a grocery store parking lot. The victim was unharmed and the suspect, described as a Black male adult in a red jacket, fled on foot. Detectives are seeking public assistance for information on this incident.
While the week saw a mix of burglaries, robberies, thefts, and a few violent crimes, there have been no reports of major crime trends developing in any particular neighborhood. Police urge listeners to remain alert to suspicious activity in their area and report tips to Fresno PD at (559) 621-7000 or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP.
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Tuesday evening in the Bullard area, officers were called to a reported residential burglary. Witnesses stated that entry was made by forcing a back window. Jewelry and electronics were taken. No arrests have been made and the case is under investigation.
Wednesday afternoon in southeast Fresno near Kings Canyon and Willow, patrol units responded to an aggravated assault incident. Officers report a physical altercation escalated when one party used a blunt object, resulting in moderate injuries to the victim. Medical aid was provided at the scene. One adult male suspect was detained and arrested without incident.
Late Wednesday night in southwest Fresno, a stolen vehicle was recovered after officers conducted a traffic stop near Elm Avenue. The vehicle had been reported taken earlier in the week and one adult male was arrested for possession of stolen property.
Thursday morning at a shopping complex on West Shaw, a purse snatching was reported. An unknown suspect allegedly grabbed a shopper’s bag and ran to a waiting sedan. Police are looking for a Hispanic male in his 20s, medium build, last seen wearing a gray hoodie and black jeans. The investigation is ongoing and detectives request tips from the public.
Thursday evening in the Hoover neighborhood, officers responded to a disturbance outside a bar leading to an alleged vandalism. Several cars’ windows were found broken and surveillance footage is being reviewed by detectives. No arrests at this time.
Friday night near Blackstone and Shields, a commercial burglary took place at a closed business. Officers found evidence of forced entry but the suspects had fled prior to arrival. Inventory showed electronics and cash missing. The scene remains under investigation.
Saturday in the Roosevelt section, police dealt with an incident of alleged illegal firearm possession during a routine traffic stop. An adult male was arrested and the weapon was seized as evidence.
Sunday afternoon in northwest Fresno, there was a report of an attempted carjacking in a grocery store parking lot. The victim was unharmed and the suspect, described as a Black male adult in a red jacket, fled on foot. Detectives are seeking public assistance for information on this incident.
While the week saw a mix of burglaries, robberies, thefts, and a few violent crimes, there have been no reports of major crime trends developing in any particular neighborhood. Police urge listeners to remain alert to suspicious activity in their area and report tips to Fresno PD at (559) 621-7000 or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP.
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