Robberies

Takeover robbery reported at clothing shop near UC Berkeley

In the wake of recent serious crime reports, UC Berkeley parents and other community members say Cal must "do more to keep students safe."

Man in Berkeley robs USPS mail carrier via threats of a gun

The woman was robbed in the 2400 block of Ellsworth Street, near Channing Way, just before 12:40 p.m., police said.

Armed robbery crew hits jewelry shop, takes $500K in goods

The crew "used sledgehammers to break display cases and brandished firearms to threaten and control the staff and customers," BPD said.

Armed carjacking attempt on Fourth Street

A man brandished a gun at a woman and tried to take her car keys, police said. She managed to foil his plans.

Berkeley carjacking case leads to gun seizure, ID theft charges

Police recovered not only the stolen car but also a stolen motorcycle, two replica firearms and a loaded Sig Sauer pistol, among other illicit items.

Berkeley purse-snatcher strikes again, evades police

There have now been six bags taken from women's cars since last Friday, in addition to a seventh incident where a woman scared off the thief.

Man charged with Berkeley carjacking, Oakland robberies

Suspect Jordan Benjamin led police on a high-speed chase and managed to escape, OPD said, but officers arrested him a week later.