Carjackings

Berkeley police: Man tried to carjack Hope Center worker

LeSean Washington punched the woman, pulled her out of her car and then got into the vehicle himself, Berkeley police said.

Carjacking attempt at UC president's home in Berkeley

UC officials have ignored repeated inquiries about the carjacking attempt last month.

Student carjacked in Berkeley while packing up for college

The robbers made off with the young man's trombone in addition to his car, computer, books and clothing. Neighbors set up a GoFundMe.

Berkeley hospital worker, 64, carjacked at gunpoint

Carjackings are way up this year in Berkeley compared to prior years.

Man carjacked at gunpoint at Berkeley Chevron

The carjacker took a gray Toyota Camry from the victim and fled south on Shattuck, Berkeley police said.

Attempted armed carjacking in the Berkeley Hills

There have already been at least 19 carjackings in Berkeley in 2023, according to preliminary data. That's up significantly from historic averages.

Berkeley carjacking suspects caught thanks to new Palo Alto ALPR cameras

Authorities say the men carjacked a UC Berkeley student outside a Cal fraternity Monday night as the student was helping a friend move in.