Berkeley police investigate carjacking on Frontage
There have been 14 other carjackings in Berkeley this year compared to 13 over the same period last year.
Robberies
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He bought burgers for the needy. Then he got carjacked
Police said the carjacker was 40-50 years old with a medium build. She had black hair in a ponytail and was missing a "few front teeth."
Armed robbery reported just north of UC Berkeley campus
The robbery happened at about 10:25 p.m. Monday on Ridge Road, according to initial reports.
Delivery driver carjacked in Berkeley on Thursday
The victim, a 39-year-old San Leandro man, told police the culprit got into his car when he left to make a delivery.
Berkeley police: Home-invasion robbery suspects in custody
Police said the crimes were "part of an escalating pattern that detectives quickly recognized and linked together."
Man, 19, charged with 'bank jugging' robberies in Berkeley
In one of the incidents, authorities say Elijah Simpson and another man chased down a UC Berkeley swim coach and stole two backpacks from her.
Teens arrested after armed robbery near UC Berkeley
The suspects, Mateo Haro Rodriguez and Daniel Cestoni Montenegro, fled from Berkeley police, resulting in a brief pursuit.