Police arrest suspected bikini clad robber on Oakland open air sex market
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A 26-year-old woman was arrested in Oakland for robbing another woman of her cellphone in an area recognized for trafficking. The suspect was identified through a description that highlighted her unique outfit. The victim reported being assaulted, and following an undercover police sting, the robber was apprehended. The suspect, previously convicted for aggravated assault, claimed to be a sex worker and has connections to a suspected pimp. The area is notorious for open-air sex markets, with authorities noting incidents of young girls being trafficked.
The 26-year-old Hayward woman was charged with second degree robbery after allegedly attacking a woman to steal her cellphone in a known area for trafficked women.
Investigators identified the suspect based on her unique outfit, including a fishnet thong and rhinestones, leading to her arrest after an undercover sting operation.
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