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Berkeley police arrest mini-mart armed robbery suspects

An "alert community member" witnessed the armed robbery at the Stop & Shop Mini Mart on San Pablo Avenue, police said.

Armed takeover robbery at Berkeley cannabis dispensary

The group threatened the victims and held them at gunpoint throughout the robbery, Berkeley police said.

Berkeley standoff suspect freed on mental health grounds

Ricardo Ruiz had been charged with 11 felonies stemming from an armed standoff with Berkeley police in April 2025.

Young woman shot, Berkeley police investigating

The woman, estimated to be 19 years old, was shot in the face, according to early reports.

Berkeley police investigate gunfire on Bonar Street

Berkeley's 911 center got multiple calls just before 10:30 p.m. about a possible shooting, police said.

Berkeley police investigate armed robbery on Russell

The robbery took place during a sale arranged on social media, Berkeley police said in response to a Scanner inquiry.

UC Berkeley police arrest woman tied to multiple crimes

UCPD arrested her at a construction site in April but two men with her got away, police said, after they brandished a gun at a runner on a fire trail.