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Multi-Agency Raids Target Alleged East Bay Fuel-Theft Ring Linked to Oakland Site

The case grew from Greenfield station thefts, with investigators expecting additional arrests.

Overview

  • Greenfield police led coordinated Jan. 21 search warrants with the FBI and multiple Bay Area and Central Coast agencies in Oakland, Richmond, and San Leandro.
  • Teams searched sites including the 4200 block of Alameda Avenue and the 1000 block of 45th Avenue in Oakland, the 1600 block of 6th Street in Richmond, and the 3100 block of Alvarado Avenue in San Leandro.
  • Investigators recovered eight stolen cars, seized several firearms, and detained multiple people, with one arrest tied to a firearms violation.
  • Police documented evidence of large-scale, unregulated fuel storage and say losses likely total hundreds of thousands of dollars, with stolen diesel believed to be resold on the black market.
  • Officials emphasized the action was a criminal investigation unrelated to immigration enforcement, and the probe remains active with further prosecution anticipated.