Two Robberies in Albany Since Wednesday

took two robbery reports in the past week. 

The first incident took place in the 900 block of Stannage Avenue, said Sgt. Chris Willis, and involved two minors.

On Aug. 10, at about 5:30 p.m., police responded to a reported robbery.

The victim was a girl who said her necklace was ripped from her neck by her boyfriend.

The girl's cell phone was damaged during the incident. 

The boy was charged with robbery, battery and vandalism, said Willis.

He was released to a parent with a notice to appear in Alameda County's Juvenile Probation Department.

The second incident occurred on Saturday, in the 900 block of Madison Street, when a man walking home from a local shop was accosted by three men who claimed to have a gun. 

The trio took the victim's wallet, along with a six pack of beer. They reportedly fled in a vehicle parked nearby. 

Police ask anyone who sees any suspicious activity to report it by calling 510-525-7300. Landlines in Albany automatically call this number when dialing 911, but police suggest that local residents program this number into their cell phones in case of an emergency. 

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