Oakland police have arrested three people in connection with an illegal dirt bike and ATV group linked to an attempted robbery and carjacking earlier this month, authorities said.
Police said officers responded March 2 to reports of riders illegally operating dirt bikes and ATVs on city streets when one rider allegedly attempted to rob and carjack a victim in the 5400 block of Telegraph Avenue.
A patrol officer witnessed the incident and arrested one suspect at the scene, police said.
Authorities said other riders briefly surrounded the officer. One suspect reportedly tried to kick the officer before the group fled. The officer was not injured.
Police also said one rider struck a dog while fleeing, and the animal was treated for its injuries.
After several weeks of investigation, officers served multiple search warrants Monday in Pittsburg, Antioch and Brentwood, leading to additional arrests, according to Oakland police.
Police said three people were ultimately arrested and investigators seized six dirt bikes, one vehicle, two semiautomatic pistols and one assault rifle tied to the group.
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