Crime

Man set to serve 21 years after fatal Berkeley Hills shooting

Jessie McAllister, then 26, was charged with the murder of 39-year-old Alfred Charles Taylor Jr. at a home in the 1100 block of Glen Avenue.

Purse snatched from woman dining outside on College Ave.

The woman left her purse hanging on her chair while she ate. Police said the culprit walked by and snatched it, then took off running.

Road rage near Cal: Driver with gun threatens scooter rider

BPD said the scooter rider was using the bike lane to make his way toward UC Berkeley when the driver waved a pistol at him.

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.

Berkeley driver blocked in by armed robbers who took Rolex

Berkeley police say the robbers used at least one assault rifle, possibly more, during the robbery at Center Street and Kala Bagai Way.

Pair steals computers from Berkeley Apple Store

Last week, thieves struck twice at the Berkeley Apple store on back-to-back days, taking tens of thousands of dollars in goods.

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.