Dublin Merchant Crime Prevention Alert
[Picture removed at the request of Dublin Police Services]
Teams of thieves have targeted several Dublin businesses over the past couple of months. Someone on the team would typically distract employees, while another accomplice would enter the backroom, staff lounge, or other employee-only areas in search of valuables and personal belongings such as purses and wallets. Victims often become aware of these crimes on the same day or after being notified of unauthorized transactions by their credit card companies. The suspects have been described as black female adults, heavy build, in their 20s and 30s.
All Dublin businesses should remind their staff to conceal personal belongings in secured areas. Businesses can deter non-employees from entering employee-only areas by installing mirrors, cameras, chimes, or territorial markers such as short gates linked to audible devices.
The Crime Prevention Unit is available for “Workplace Safety Talks.” Topics covered include:
- Target Hardening & Deterrence
- Identifying Suspicious Activity
- What to Expect When Calling for Service
- Preparing for the Unexpected: Robberies, Power Outtages, Earthquakes
To schedule a Workplace Safety Talk for your staff, please contact Val Ridad at (925)833-6677 or Laura Correa-Hernandez at (925)833-6686.
7:27 AM on July 28th, 2010
I have seen those women in that Safeway. My how the neighborhood has changed during the 10 years I have called Dublin home. I say catch ‘em and hang ‘em up! We don’t need that trash here!
9:49 AM on July 28th, 2010
they look similar to the heavy woman that rob someone at walnut creek.
http://walnutcreek.patch.com/articles/police-looking-for-broadway-plaza-parking-garage-robber-and-accomplice
9:53 AM on July 28th, 2010
there seem to be a lot more sketchy/trashy/ghetto looking people in that safeway nowadays. jersey shore looking.
10:01 AM on July 28th, 2010
and, has anyone noticed the ghetto trash driving east on dublin blvd. all headed to the section 8 housing.. the groves. at least they’ll feel at home when the move to santa rita.
10:19 AM on July 28th, 2010
So what should we do if we see those women at Safeway? Alert the manager or the police?
10:34 AM on July 28th, 2010
Hi Anonymous,
In general a good number to call is (925)462-1212, which is the number of Dublin Police Services Dispatch Center. Once you have made the call to the police, you can also alert the manager.
10:42 AM on July 28th, 2010
I believe our mayor likes these people because they are going to vote for him and Obama in any circumstance.
11:31 AM on July 28th, 2010
It is hard to believe they are on section 8 housing, since they appear to be very well fed.
11:40 AM on July 28th, 2010
Post their pictures in front of the Safeway. Do those people have pride in themself? I understand it hard to make a living in this economy. I have been through the same tough time when I was in college. What I had the most were peanut butter and jelly on breads for lunch and dinners for a long year. I am getting sick and tired of those people who feel happy to be the burden of the society.
11:47 AM on July 28th, 2010
Comments reflected above do nothing but affirm the policy of “freedom of speech” on the Around Dublin Blog. I cringed at the comments, but EVERYONE has the right to express their opinions. Thank you for not censoring in spite of the City Council’s concerns.
4:02 PM on July 28th, 2010
What City Council concerns? Was the blog asked to censor comments?
12:18 PM on July 28th, 2010
Dublin does not live in a bubble, and racists are free to live where they choose. Fortunately, most of the people I know in Dublin are not like the ones I have seen on this thread.
Was the Police able to trace where the crooks tried to use the credit cards? That would help figure out where they are based. There is no reason to believe any of these women actually live in Dublin given the information.
1:24 PM on July 28th, 2010
in reviewing the above comments,there’s not one word that refers to anyone’s race. people who steal and rob, regardless of color or race are TRASH and deserve to be dealt with as such. funny how some people always want to play the ‘race’ card.
1:37 PM on July 28th, 2010
I could see the “hang ‘em up” comment as being racist.
1:27 PM on July 28th, 2010
Hello All…crime is a horrible problem but some of the comments above are just amazing. Please don’t categorize people based on race and gender alone. Its really sad to see fellow Dublin residents talk in this manner when every year we see this City becoming more economically diverse.
1:29 PM on July 28th, 2010
nobody has said one word about race or anyone’s gender. other than the photos clearly show three FEMALES.
4:26 PM on July 28th, 2010
I think we are categorizing people by their actions and noting their race and gender.
10:15 AM on July 29th, 2010
I agreed. No one mentioned anything about race. I don’t care if they are asian, black or white, whatever. Anyone can be trashy, if they commit crimes. Please don’t be too sensitive.
9:01 PM on July 29th, 2010
Are we sure the pictures above are from the Tassajara Safeway? The pictures look like they were taken at the other Dublin Safeway near the 680 freeway.
11:28 PM on July 29th, 2010
Yep, good call. That is the westside Safeway!
11:04 AM on July 30th, 2010
That’s right. Aren’t the sanitary wipes outside the Safeway store on Tassajara?
5:12 PM on July 30th, 2010
Oh look. It appears that Precious #1, 2, and 3 have turned to a life of crime.
9:16 PM on July 30th, 2010
What an ignorant thing to say.