3 Berkeley robberies in 15 minutes, investigation ongoing
The robberies took place between the Elmwood neighborhood and South Berkeley, BPD said.
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Garbage truck takes down power poles, lines in Berkeley
"Our whole house shook," one local resident said. "I thought for sure it was a huge earthquake."
Berkeley police investigate 2 laptop grabs in the past week
Laptop grabs, also called snatch-and-grabs, were more common in years past, particularly near the student-heavy neighborhood near UC Berkeley.
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.
Robbers strike man, break his leg during Elmwood carjacking
The attack began in the Elmwood Laundry, where the robbers pepper-sprayed the business owner.
BPD: Berkeley burglary suspects arrested after hitting police car
The incident began Friday just after 3:20 a.m. when a police officer on patrol spotted three people burglarizing United Pharmacy on Telegraph Avenue.
Police: DUI driver hits Emerson Elementary School in Berkeley
The driver appears to have backed into a doorway leading to a stairwell on the Garber Street side of the building. No one was hurt in the crash.