A thief disguised in a delivery uniform targeted apartments in Emeryville, stealing packages over several months. The suspect, a 35-year-old Oakland man, was charged with four counts of burglary and violating parole. He gained entry to complexes by being buzzed in by residents. After repeated incidents, residents became suspicious, leading to police investigation and eventually identifying him through surveillance footage. He has pleaded not guilty and is currently in jail awaiting a preliminary hearing, with bail set at $5,000 for the burglary case.
A local mail thief successfully disguised himself in a familiar delivery uniform to steal packages from apartment complexes over several months, prompting a police investigation.
Prosecutors charged a 35-year-old Oakland resident with four counts of burglary, stating he repeatedly entered complexes and stole packages by using a delivery uniform.
Residents at the affected apartments eventually recognized the thief's disguise after multiple incidents, leading to police involvement and the identification of the suspect.
Surveillance footage played a crucial role in identifying the suspect, with a Berkeley investigator recognizing him from previous interactions.
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