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Pleasanton's Motel 6 robbed at gunpoint
Crimes & Incidents, posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 15, 2008 at 4:56 pm

Pleasanton police are searching for a man who robbed a motel at gunpoint Saturday evening.

Read the full story here Web Link posted Sunday, December 14, 2008, 9:12 PM

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Posted by PTcitizen, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Dec 15, 2008 at 4:56 pm

Is it just me or is crime really taking off - in P-town of all places! Unfortunately as the economy tanks and the ranks of the unemployed swell, crime has historically followed.


Posted by PJ, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Dec 16, 2008 at 8:23 am

No, it just seems that way. Crime in Pleasanton is low; no effect from the economy.

Police: Data shows little to no increase in criminal activity

Statistics rate Pleasanton as one of the safest communities in California

by Emily West

Pleasanton Weekly Staff

Web Link


Posted by CofC, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Dec 16, 2008 at 9:14 am

Another example of Pleasanton as a Community of Character!!!


Posted by PJ, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Dec 16, 2008 at 9:46 pm

I believe your posting is more a reflection of your own character. The community is doing just fine thank you.


Posted by JS, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Dec 17, 2008 at 8:52 am

Our home was burglarized in November. (Surprisingly, it was never reported in the weekly. I assumed all crimes were listed. Apparently not.) Pleasanton certainly has the allusion of security.


Posted by PJ, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Dec 17, 2008 at 10:06 am

JS,

Sorry to hear your home was burglarized in November.

Help me out, though. Are you saying that, for you, crime stats are based on what you find or don't find posted about a particular incident in the Pleasanton Weekly as opposed to actually figures provided by the police?Web Link


Posted by JS, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Dec 17, 2008 at 10:46 am

There are two issues here.

One is statistics, which I still have not seen. If a link or method to obtain the stats could be provided, that would be interesting.

The second issue is the reporting of criminal activity in local news papers. Regardless of the stats it seems to be under-reported.


Posted by JS, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Dec 17, 2008 at 11:05 am

Just saw your web link...thanks.


Posted by PJ, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Dec 17, 2008 at 2:23 pm

No problem. Also, you can call the PD directly, 925-931-5100, and ask for a community resource officer who can give you or your neighborhood watch (if applicable) crime stats for your specific neighborhood.


Posted by No Longer a P-town Chick, a resident of another community, on Dec 17, 2008 at 3:49 pm

With the economy the way it is now, this is something everyone should be expecting, but come on send the trash back over the hill where they belong! Pleasanton needs to stand strong!


Posted by CofC, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Dec 17, 2008 at 4:36 pm

Send them back to Livermore...to keep Cholo company.

At least Livermore doesn't try to maintain the myth that it is a Community of Character!!!


Posted by romleys, a resident of Dublin, on Dec 18, 2008 at 9:43 pm

"Trash over the hill"? What exactly are you trying to get at with your comment No Longer a P-town Chick?


Posted by unknown, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Dec 18, 2008 at 9:43 pm

Hi CofC - LIKE YOUR STATEMENT!!!!!!!!


Posted by UNKNOWN, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood, on Dec 18, 2008 at 9:51 pm

IT'S BECAUSE OF BART!!!!! Living him in pleasanton all my life before bart and the new structure of the jail.Residents had to worry about the break-outs from Santa Rita at least once to twice a month. Happened more in summer then winter...


Posted by Cholo, a resident of Livermore, on Dec 22, 2008 at 6:24 pm

I already have more than enough company! Please don't send anybody my way...please please please...

CofC (Chicken of Chit) this is the holiday season,a time of good will, etc., please try taking the HIGH ROAD...si se puede!

I just happened upon 30 boxes of aluminum foil, will be on sale in your town soon!

I still believe that the robbers are locals, perhaps you very own neighbors...hahahahahahahahaah!


Posted by aaron, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood, on Apr 10, 2009 at 1:33 pm

they ever catch the guy?


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