Police Log: Machete Attack Injures Man; Armed Robbery at Bank of the West

The following is a collection of reports prepared by the . The document contains only items of note. Dated Oct. 13, the log contains incidents that occurred from Oct. 7 to 12. Reports have been lightly edited for Patch style.

Friday, Oct. 7

Noise complaint leads to arrest

On Friday night, officers responded to the 2400 block of Medallion Drive to investigate a loud disturbance coming from a parked vehicle, possibly people drinking and talking loudly. Arriving officers detained five individuals in the vehicle while they began an initial investigation. According to the report, one of the subjects was under the influence of a controlled substance. Officers searched the vehicle and found 2.5 grams of cocaine. An adult male was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence and possession of a controlled substance. The others were released at the scene after being identified and checked for warrants.

Saturday, Oct. 8

Man attacks ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend with machete

Officers were sent to investigate an in-progress fight between two men in the area of Ninth and E streets. According to the report, one of the men slashed the other with a machete. Arriving officers found the victim with a defensive wound to his hand that later required medical attention. However, the suspect fled the area prior to police arrival. Investigators learned that the victim was driving his vehicle along with his girlfriend when they noticed her ex-boyfriend following them. The victim pulled over hoping the suspect would drive by, but he didn’t. An argument ensued which escalated into a fight between the two men. The ex-boyfriend grabbed a machete from his car and swung it at the victim, who was injured when he raised his hand to protect himself. Police are searching for the suspect, who is wanted on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.

Large fight at 7-Eleven

On Saturday night, officers were sent to the area of the 7-Eleven near Whipple Road and Ithica Street to investigate a large fight. Arriving officers found numerous people dispersing, but were notified that a fight was still in progress down the street on Ithica. According to the report, officers responded to the area and were surrounded by a large, hostile crowd as they detained an individual who was seen dropping a knife. Additional officers were called to the seen but  no one wanted to report a crime or cooperate with police, the report said.

Sunday, Oct. 9

Man reports stolen car as he follows suspect on the road

Police received a call from a man who said he was following his own stolen vehicle as it was traveling east on Whipple Road near Central Avenue. An officer in the area saw the two cars traveling at about 60 miles per hour on residential streets and tried to stop the stolen car. According to the report, the driver of the stolen car tried to get away but crashed into a parked car. The driver and a passenger then fled on foot. Officers found the passenger hiding in a backyard, but the driver managed to get away, the report said. The passenger was arrested on suspicion of auto theft, resisting arrest, trespassing and a parole hold.

Tuesday, Oct. 11

Police searching for armed bank robbery suspect

Police are searching for a man who held up a teller at Bank of the West Tuesday.

According to police, the robbery took place at about 12:10 p.m. when a lone suspect — described as a heavyset white male in his 50s — entered the bank using a white cane. When the man approached the counter, he pointed a handgun at the teller and threatened to shoot her if she didn’t cooperate.

The suspect appeared to have been wearing a disguise with a rubber mask, a furry Russian-style snow hat, sunglasses, black pea coat and heavy gloves, said Lt. Ben Horner.

The suspect fled the area with an undisclosed amount of money, police said. A witness told police that he may have left in a white panel van with no markings.

According to Horner, the suspect may be a serial bank robber as a similar robbery occurred earlier in the month in San Leandro.

Union City police are working with the FBI and searching surveillance cameras from nearby stores for possible leads.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Union City police at 510-471-1365.