City Files Charges Against Suspect In USS Hornet Burglary

ALAMEDA, CA — Alameda city prosecutors have filed charges against a man arrested while allegedly burglarizing the USS Hornet, the city announced in a news release Monday, Oct. 23.

According to that release, the yet to be identified man was arrested by officers with the Alameda Police Department Tuesday, Oct. 17 while allegedly burglarizing the USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier Museum Ship, docked on the southernmost pier of the former Naval Air Station Alameda.

Assistant City Prosecutor Montague Hung, Acting Chief of the Prosecution and Public Rights Unit of the Alameda City Attorney’s Office, filed the charges which include second degree burglary, theft, and trespassing.

According to the city's news release, live surveillance video onboard the Hornet showed the man taking items from the ship.

"APD Officers arrived while the defendant was still on the ship and made the arrest," the news release said.

"Community Safety has consistently been one of the City Council’s highest priorities," City Attorney Yibin Shen said. "City Prosecutors are committed to working collaboratively with our justice partners at the Alameda Police Department to protect public safety and safeguard victims’ rights for Alameda."

Alameda Chief of Police Nishant Joshi said his department "values the partnership" with the city attorney's office.

"Our unique collaborations have and will continue to be critical in enhancing public safety in the City of Alameda," Joshi said.