Crime

6 Berkeley restaurants hit in overnight burglary spree

Someone also kicked in the door at a Berkeley jewelry shop but police said that incident appeared to be unrelated.

Delivery driver carjacked in Berkeley on Thursday

The victim, a 39-year-old San Leandro man, told police the culprit got into his car when he left to make a delivery.

In sharp pivot, Berkeley police ask to encrypt all radio traffic

In a new agenda item, posted Thursday, Berkeley police cite two main arguments for encryption: officer safety and state requirements.

Berkeley police investigate gunfire on Addison Street

Callers "heard people fighting" and saw at least one vehicle speeding away, according to emergency dispatches.

Berkeley police: Home-invasion robbery suspects in custody

Police said the crimes were "part of an escalating pattern that detectives quickly recognized and linked together."

Police: DUI hit-and-run of cyclist sees driver arrested

According to court records, driver Launette Sanchez already had on open DUI case from 2024.

BPD: Retail theft suspects busted after return to Lululemon

Police found stolen merchandise from a retail theft in their car, police said. Flock cameras aided in the arrest.