Man attempts to hide marijuana in patrol car, Alameda police say

A man who was detained as part of a theft investigation was arrested after he attempted to conceal marijuana in a patrol car, police said.
The arrest occurred shortly before 10 p.m. Nov. 20 at Mel's Bowl on Park Street.
The 40-year-old man, who was suspected of using fraudulent credit cards at the business on several occasions, attempted to discard the marijuana under the rear seat of the car, police said.
MARIJUANA POSSESSION -- Police are investigating a report from a teacher that a student was selling marijuana-laced baked goods to another juvenile in the 1900 block of Third Street. It was reported about 9:20 a.m. In another narcotics case, police arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of possessing narcotics paraphernalia about 10:30 a.m. at Alameda South Shore Center.
GRAND THEFT -- The theft of a laptop was reported in the 1200 block of Park Street about 2:25 p.m.
BURGLARY -- A burglary was reported about 6:10 p.m. in the 1800 block of Santa Clara Avenue.
PETTY THEFT -- Someone stole a catalytic converter from a vehicle parked in the 2200 block of Encinal Avenue, police said. The theft was reported just before 9 p.m.