Crime

Man carjacked at gunpoint at Berkeley Chevron

The carjacker took a gray Toyota Camry from the victim and fled south on Shattuck, Berkeley police said.

Berkeley driver blocked in by armed robbers who took Rolex

Berkeley police say the robbers used at least one assault rifle, possibly more, during the robbery at Center Street and Kala Bagai Way.

Pair steals computers from Berkeley Apple Store

Last week, thieves struck twice at the Berkeley Apple store on back-to-back days, taking tens of thousands of dollars in goods.

Attempted armed carjacking in the Berkeley Hills

There have already been at least 19 carjackings in Berkeley in 2023, according to preliminary data. That's up significantly from historic averages.

Mid-afternoon gunfire in Berkeley amid dispute Sunday

A man "pulled out a gun and shot at the victim repeatedly" when a bystander tried to intervene in an argument, police said. No one was hurt.

Man breaks car window to rob woman at Berkeley red light

"I have never heard of anything like this before in Berkeley," a witness told The Scanner. "It was really terrible."

Thieves hit Berkeley Apple Store twice in 2 days

"The staff was not surprised," a community member wrote. "The guard just stood and watched."