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Berkeley moms raise alarm after man harasses girls, both 15

Berkeley moms raise alarm after man harasses girls, both 15

One of the girls photographed the man after he made her uncomfortable. She also told a friend. Weeks later, police say, the man harassed her friend.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 30, 2023
Men with knife cut and punch man in North Berkeley robbery

Men with knife cut and punch man in North Berkeley robbery

The couple spoke only Spanish so they did not immediately respond when the robbers demanded their property, Berkeley police said.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 29, 2023
2 men charged with $98,000 'takeover robbery' at 14 Karats

2 men charged with $98,000 'takeover robbery' at 14 Karats

Court papers obtained Tuesday reveal new details about the takeover robbery in late November at the 30-year-old jewelry shop.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 27, 2023
Cops investigate armed robbery series in Berkeley, Oakland

Cops investigate armed robbery series in Berkeley, Oakland

Authorities say a group of youth entered liquor stores and smoke shops and robbed employees at gunpoint.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 27, 2023
Men in stolen Maserati attempt robbery in Southside Berkeley

Men in stolen Maserati attempt robbery in Southside Berkeley

Police believe the Maserati may have been taken during a recent Bay Area carjacking.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 26, 2023
Police: Sex offender grabbed UC Berkeley student on Haste St.

Police: Sex offender grabbed UC Berkeley student on Haste St.

David Prendez has a long rap sheet and has already gotten into trouble for sexual offenses on campus property during the current school year.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 26, 2023
Police: Man sexually assaulted girl, 14, at Berkeley Hope Center

Police: Man sexually assaulted girl, 14, at Berkeley Hope Center

Police say Robert Tushay Miller sexually assaulted the 14-year-old girl twice in January, gave her methamphetamine and also threatened to kill her.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 25, 2023

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