7 arrested in Oakland for Apple store, other robberies

Seven people have been arrested in Oakland in connection with robberies around the state, including recent thefts at Apple stores, an Alameda County sheriff's spokesman said.



Sgt. Ray Kelly said the seven people have been booked at the county jail in connection with the robberies.



The Oakland Police Department said in an email message that on Tuesday it "assisted another law enforcement agency by arresting multiple individuals wanted on criminal warrants."



Oakland police said, "These arrests are in connection to large-scale crimes that were committed throughout the state of California."

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The department said it is working with multiple law enforcement agencies in various jurisdictions and their respective district attorneys' offices for review and charging.



Oakland police said the California Department of Justice will provide additional information on Thursday about the arrests and associated offenses. They said they won't provide any additional information on the matter.





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