Berkeley sees 7 catalytic converter thefts in just hours
Officers spotted the suspect vehicle but could not chase it due to BPD's pursuit policy, authorities said.
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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.
Police investigate shooting on Berkeley-Oakland border
Police are checking with area hospitals to see if anyone has come in with a gunshot wound.
UPDATE: Bags snatched from cars at 4 Berkeley gas stations
In each incident, the culprit opened a woman's car door and grabbed her purse, police said.
Suspect in Berkeley burglary series arrested after standoff
Police say Alfredo Morales stole $8,000 in jeans from one business and $200,000 in electronics from another.
Pizza delivery driver carjacked in Berkeley
As the driver returned to his car, a stranger ran up to it and jumped in the driver's seat, police said.
Armed carjacking in Berkeley during 'car sale' on Adeline
The suspects, described as three males wearing masks, had a large rifle and took the vehicle in broad daylight Friday evening.