Robberies

Women targeted in Berkeley carjacking, carjacking attempts

There have been several armed robberies and attempted robberies over the weekend, including a carjacking Sunday morning.

Berkeley hospital worker, 64, carjacked at gunpoint

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

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.