Brazen thieves take $52K in tech from Berkeley Apple Store
The group scooped up the merchandise within just a few minutes, then fled the scene in a recently carjacked minivan, police said.
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OPD links 9-person robbery crew, ages 12-17, to 35 holdups
OPD said several different robbery crews have been "brazenly victimizing individuals at alarming rates" in recent weeks.
Berkeley man charged with sexual abuse of girl for years
Javier Castellanos-Herrera was charged with eight felonies, including the continuous sexual abuse of a child.
OPD announces arrests after Market Hall beating, robbery
North Oakland Councilmember Dan Kalb is holding a meeting about crime and violence next Tuesday, May 30.
Family-run Berkeley auto shop has been hit twice by thieves
The city has seen a spike in commercial burglaries this year: They are up 32% compared to the same time period last year.
Treatment program, no prison time for man who lit UC Berkeley students on fire at boba shop
Brandon McGlone was referred to Veterans Treatment Court. If he completes the program, the case against him will be dropped.
Man charged with vehicular assault in Berkeley from 2022
Police arrested Troy Matthews on Tuesday on a warrant related to last year's confrontation, which took place at Ashby Avenue and Mabel Street.