Property crimes

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.

Police: Pokemon card stolen in Facebook Marketplace setup

Berkeley police say Flock license plate data and cellphone records linked suspect Zavier Alvarez to the crime.

Who is Peter Taraba, Berkeley Animal Shelter arson suspect?

Peter Taraba's former housemate told The Scanner he was "kind of a hothead" when they lived together north of campus in 2024.

Update: Berkeley Animal Shelter reopening delayed

"The repairs have proven more complex than originally anticipated and we are delayed," the city manager's office told The Scanner on July 6.