Police chase catalytic converter thieves: 1 arrested, 1 escapes
The pair smashed the windows of a neighbor's car and threw items at police during the chase, BPD said.
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Catalytic converter thieves pull gun on police during chase
Catalytic converter thefts are spiking in Berkeley. We asked an auto shop for its top tips to avoid being targeted.
Retail theft charges filed in Berkeley Walgreens case
The two adults who were charged had also been arrested in San Francisco in recent months on suspicion of organized retail theft.
Armed confrontation prompts Berkeley Hills police chase
Men in a stolen car linked to an armed robbery in another city led police on a chase on Grizzly Peak, police said.
Update: Pedestrian, 80, in stable condition after crash
Police indicated over the radio that the collision might require BPD's Fatal Accident Investigation Team to respond.
Bay Area swim coach arrested in child sexual assault case
Tyler Livingston was arrested in connection with crimes involving five boys younger than 10, BPD said. And there "may be more victims."
Armed robbery crew hits jewelry shop, takes $500K in goods
The crew "used sledgehammers to break display cases and brandished firearms to threaten and control the staff and customers," BPD said.