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.
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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.
Hung jury for parolee charged with fleeing Berkeley crash
Police found a 50-round high-capacity "drum magazine" for holding ammunition during a search at the scene, according to court papers.
Felon gets 4-year sentence for shooting at off-duty cop
Marzel Parker has "an extensive criminal history" dating back to 2008 when he was 13, according to court records.
Man charged with ID theft after Berkeley yoga studio burglary
Berkeley police found Anthony Beamon in a hotel room he had charged to someone else's credit card, according to court papers.