Man attacked female students at UC Berkeley, put on 5150 hold
Students and parents have expressed frustration this week about the limited information often available about UC Berkeley crime reports.
Robberies
Authoritative independent news coverage about notable robberies in Berkeley, California
Men with gun take Honda from woman in Berkeley carjacking
Two men approached the woman and one of them had a gun, police said. The man pointed the gun at her and demanded her cellphone and keys.
Robbers strike man, break his leg during Elmwood carjacking
The attack began in the Elmwood Laundry, where the robbers pepper-sprayed the business owner.
Berkeley police arrest 3 teens after carjacking attempt
An off-duty police officer from a different East Bay law enforcement agency witnessed the carjacking attempt and reported it to BPD.
Intruder surprises Cal students inside Dwight Way apartment
He is being held at Berkeley Jail on $152,500 bail and is scheduled for arraignment Friday.
Police arrest suspect after chase through People's Park
The man had punched a young female Taco Bell Cantina worker multiple times during a robbery attempt Tuesday night, police said.
Berkeley jewelry shop in the Elmwood robbed at gunpoint
The men pistol-whipped a store employee, smashed display cases and made off with the jewelry from 14 Karats, police said.