This blog post takes a look at a Central Marin Police Authority report from San Anselmo. It covers an attempted theft of an electric bicycle on Greenfield Avenue, the arrest that followed near Bridge Avenue and Center Avenue, and the charges that came out of it.
There’s also a nod to how the whole thing rippled into other Marin County communities—places like San Rafael, Larkspur, and Mill Valley.
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What happened in San Anselmo
The incident happened on Greenfield Avenue in San Anselmo on April 3. An alleged thief reportedly assaulted an electric bicycle owner during what police say was an attempted theft.
According to police, the suspect punched the victim several times before running off. Medics checked the victim at the scene, and thankfully, he didn’t need to go to the hospital.
That bit of news eased some nerves for folks living along the usually peaceful San Anselmo corridor near Green Street and Red Hill. Still, the whole thing left neighbors a bit unsettled.
Arrest details and charges
Officers tracked down the suspect Wednesday near the intersection of Bridge Avenue and Center Avenue in San Anselmo. They arrested 32-year-old Darrell Nunally IV, who also lives in San Anselmo.
Police booked Nunally into the Marin County Jail. He faces charges of robbery, assault, and cruelty to a dependent adult. Bail is set at $75,000.
Jail records show Nunally had an outstanding bench warrant for alleged vandalism and violating probation, too. That combination has definitely caught the attention of folks across Marin’s north and central coast towns.
The police report was published on April 9.
A broader view: Marin communities watch and ride
San Anselmo sits at the entrance to a bunch of towns—Mill Valley, Corte Madera, Larkspur, and Novato—where people really value their bike routes and the Bay Area’s natural beauty. This incident, right in San Anselmo’s core, highlights a bigger worry a lot of Marin residents have: keeping pedestrians, cyclists, and e-bike riders safe on these quiet streets.
That’s what makes Marin County so great for weekend rides and weekday commutes, right? Nearby towns—think Sausalito, Tiburon, plus the busy stretches in Ross and Fairfax—have started talking more about security cameras, better lighting, and stepped-up patrols. Folks want to keep theft down along the popular bike routes from Marin City to Belvedere.
What this means for Marin County riders and residents
- Electrified commuting keeps popping up along the San Anselmo-Strawberry stretch and in nearby spots like Novato and San Rafael. Riders zip through quiet cul-de-sacs and sometimes tackle those busier streets too.
- Public safety visibility has jumped since this incident. Local departments in Larkspur and Corte Madera urge folks to report quickly if a bike or any property seems at risk.
- Community awareness is picking up steam, especially for families in Mill Valley and Sausalito. People who park near shops or along leafy streets get constant reminders: lock up your bikes and stash valuables somewhere hidden.
- Legal clarity around charges like robbery, assault, and cruelty to a dependent adult gives residents a better sense of what could happen if vulnerable folks get caught up in crime around here.
For Marin residents who ride along Highway 101 or cruise through San Anselmo’s town center, this case really highlights the need for safe biking and staying alert—even on your usual routes.
If you’re in Belvedere, Fairfax, or Ross, maybe check in with neighborhood watch groups and swap tips with local law enforcement.
The Central Marin Police Authority keeps investigating. It’s worth keeping an eye out for updates from nearby towns like Novato and Petaluma as more details pop up about the suspect—or any other crime in Marin County.
Here is the source article for this story: Central Marin police: E-bike owner assaulted by thief
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