(KRON) -- The United States Postal Service believes a man arrested after a strong-armed robbery Monday may be linked to additional mail thefts in Alameda County, according to police.
The Alameda Police Department said it responded at 9:45 a.m. to the 1900 block of Chestnut Street after the man had "forcibly taken mail" from a person. Police said the suspect attempted to flee through neighborhood backyards before he was quickly detained.
APD said, "During the investigation, officers recovered several items the suspect had attempted to conceal, including multiple pieces of unopened mail, a replica firearm, jewelry, a knife, and several sets of keys. Officers also located more than two dozen credit, debit, and membership cards belonging to other individuals, along with drug paraphernalia."
Photo: Alameda Police Department.
Alameda police did not release the suspect's name. He was taken into custody on suspicion of multiple charges, including robbery, a probation violation, and mail theft.
