Oakland City Councilmember Rowena Brown was assaulted and robbed by an acquaintance over the weekend, according to a statement from her office Thursday.
Brown’s alleged assailant was a person “she had been supporting through a difficult time,” according to the statement, which was posted on social media.
“She sought medical treatment and is recovering with the support of her loved ones,” her office said.
Oakland police officials said they are investigating the assault and robbery, which happened just before 12:45 a.m. Sunday at “a location in West Oakland.”
On Tuesday, Oakland Police Department Ceasefire officers took the suspect into custody somewhere outside the city, but police officials didn’t specify where.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee issued a statement supporting Brown on Thursday.
“I have been in touch with Councilmember Rowena Brown and she is well and recovering from her injuries as she continues to serve the residents of Oakland,” Lee posted on social media. “I want to thank her friends, family, and OPD for their support during this period and ask that her privacy be respected at this time.”
Anyone with information about the assault can contact the OPD Felony Assault Unit at (510) 238-3426. Videos and photos can be sent to cidvideos@oaklandca.gov.
