Guns

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.

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.

Berkeley carjacking suspects caught thanks to new Palo Alto ALPR cameras

Authorities say the men carjacked a UC Berkeley student outside a Cal fraternity Monday night as the student was helping a friend move in.

Armed carjacking of student outside UC Berkeley fraternity

Police said armed men took a black 2021 Toyota Corolla during the carjacking of a student near campus Monday night.

UPDATE: Attempted carjacking in UC Berkeley parking lot

The carjacking attempt comes days before the fall semester is set to begin and as thousands of students are returning to campus.

Woman robbed at gunpoint in North Berkeley

There have been nearly 200 robberies in Berkeley this year, up 8% from this time last year, according to the latest BPD data.