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# TBS Today, July 31
- URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/07/31/newsletters/tbs-today-july-31-2026/
- Published: 2026-07-31T23:59:10.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-31T23:59:10.000Z
- Description: Auto thefts are up. BPD is paying attention.
- Author: Editor's Desk
- Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters

Vehicle thefts in Berkeley have been falling for the past two years. Now, they're going up.

July has seen the most cars stolen of any month this year, with 64 taken as of Monday, the most recent date available. The final tally could be at least 10 cars higher.

Here's the breakdown on the year to date, along with an update on a recent case.

[Berkeley auto theft case leads police to Oakland chop shopOfficers found more than 50 vehicles that had been stripped for parts, and several that had been set on fire.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-3a1494f4-2ded-4215-b870-d6aee9de0c67.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_1282-e9abc867-f29f-4b3b-b904-a1aba25c746d.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/07/31/crime/berkeley-auto-theft-case-oakland-chop-shop/)

### In other news

Today we sent our latest monthly recap, which includes a reader poll on Hopkins Street. Didn't get it? Let us know.

### In case you missed it

[Attempted murder arrest made in domestic violence shootingDarius Tate has a history of violence with the victim, a 19-year-old woman with a 1-year-old baby, according to court papers and community reports.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-ab185570-3f2c-4734-8ca0-bf5ab2e26e4f.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/DSC09639-3d3bc1fc-e5c3-438b-8f0a-4966723809b1.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/07/30/shootings/berkeley-attempted-murder-shooting-ex-boyfriend-arrested/)

[After years of debate, Berkeley approves Hopkins bike lanesThe plan, which includes paving and pedestrian safety improvements, is estimated to cost up to $20 million.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-c281b663-7a0d-4646-8b8f-2773382c1cb8.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_8999-c2bea5d8-9a47-4297-9f57-9d017bae9a5c.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/07/30/community/berkeley-hopkins-bike-lanes-approved/)

[Todd Walker: The man who helped keep Berkeley’s peace“Todd has kept a lot of people alive,” said Senon Nails, a Live Free life coach who worked with Walker.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-7636cac1-6e29-4840-ba96-9d5a1bd7b1e9.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerKate Darby Rauch![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_20260129_125155--8--a03e62f8-578e-4388-9fa5-dd0761c283b1.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/07/27/community/todd-walker-legacy-berkeley-live-free-violence-prevention/)

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