Berkeley carjacking leads to police chase, 1 arrested
According to emergency traffic reviewed by The Scanner, the suspect reached speeds of at least 70 mph during the chase.
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Armed carjacking attempt on Fourth Street
A man brandished a gun at a woman and tried to take her car keys, police said. She managed to foil his plans.
Berkeley carjacking case leads to gun seizure, ID theft charges
Police recovered not only the stolen car but also a stolen motorcycle, two replica firearms and a loaded Sig Sauer pistol, among other illicit items.
Man charged with Berkeley carjacking, Oakland robberies
Suspect Jordan Benjamin led police on a high-speed chase and managed to escape, OPD said, but officers arrested him a week later.
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.
Suspects in carjacked vehicle caught after police chase
The incident began in Richmond when officers spotted a speeding motorist driving recklessly, authorities said.