Property crimes

Stolen gun recovered amid Berkeley burglary arrest

The suspect was identified as 42-year-old Ajuwon Muhammad.

Mural vandal also poured paint on Tesla, police say

A brief video shows a person who appears to be carrying a can of paint walk down the sidewalk.

Arson charge follows fire at Berkeley encampment

Police say Patrick Ford set the debris fire because he was angry that someone in the encampment stole his scooter, records show.

Berkeley Hillel arson ends in hate crime finding

David Denton faces up to three years in prison and must register as an "arson offender," the DA's office said.

Berkeley auto theft case leads police to Oakland chop shop

Officers found more than 50 vehicles that had been stripped for parts, and several that had been set on fire.

Berkeley Animal Shelter reopens Saturday, weeks after arson fire

"We are still not back to normal, and being open will look a little different than what we are used to," the city told volunteers Friday.

Elderly woman reports hot prowl burglary at Elmwood home

The burglars, who wore masks, "were aware of the woman's presence" and walked past her during the break-in, police said.