Robberies

Police: Worker followed women from Berkeley bank to rob them

Jordan Gaines "denied any involvement and did not express any sympathy when shown photos of the injuries sustained by the victims," police wrote.

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.

UPDATE: 2 arrested in North Berkeley after helicopter search

Police said one of the men turned out to have a Berkeley robbery warrant and that officers found at least one firearm in the car, which was stolen.

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.

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.

Man breaks car window to rob woman at Berkeley red light

"I have never heard of anything like this before in Berkeley," a witness told The Scanner. "It was really terrible."