Crime

Thieves steal $13,000 in goods from Berkeley Sephora

Police spotted the getaway car but could not chase it because of BPD's vehicle pursuit policy.

Gunfire in Berkeley during conflict over auto theft attempt

The car thieves shot at a resident who struck their getaway car with a baseball bat as they fled the scene, police said.

Berkeley police investigate Claremont car break-in spree

Police spotted the involved vehicle speeding southbound and running red lights on Claremont Avenue, according to preliminary reports.

Berkeley police go undercover to target store burglaries

With property crime on the rise in recent years, the Berkeley Police Department has been doing more proactive work to curtail the trend.

Hotel arson suspect was free pending parole revocation

Two people were in the lobby when the fire was set. Repairs are expected to cost more than $100,000, police said.

Teen boy shot in Berkeley, police investigation underway

The 13-year-old boy happened to be outside and was shot in the leg. He was rushed to the hospital and is expected to survive, police said.

Repeat offender picks up 2 burglary cases in less than a day

During an arrest in 2022, police noted that Peter Nothof "appeared to not believe that there would be consequences for his actions."