TBS Today, Dec. 23
We have a handful of short stories for you this morning. Let's get straight to it.
Abandoned building catches fire in northwest Berkeley
Arriving crews found fire close to the railroad tracks and forced open a gate for access, according to emergency dispatches.
Emilie Raguso
Robbery during used car sale led to chaotic police call
It took hours for BPD to unravel what happened — in part because the victim waited to call police. Suspect Andy Man has not been charged.
Emilie Raguso
Rape at Berkeley Way housing complex under investigation
Suspect Charles Bridges was not a resident of the complex but had access to an apartment there, authorities said.
Emilie Raguso
Berkeley woman threatened at knifepoint while calling 911
Police closed Ninth and Delaware streets during the investigation.
Emilie Raguso
In case you missed it
Our attempts to reach the REI property owner, and REI corporate, have been unsuccessful. We'll keep trying.
We're told the city was not behind the closure.
Here's what we know (including several updates after publication).
Berkeley REI closed ‘until further notice’ due to ‘safety reasons’
Local customers say they have struggled to pick up orders, some of which were dispensed from the side door on Camelia Street earlier in the day.
Emilie Raguso
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