The following is a sample of crime in Berkeley from Aug. 5 — Aug. 11, provided by the Berkeley Police Department.
Loud Party — 2300 Block of Ellsworth Street
On Aug. 5 at 11:30 p.m., BPD officers were dispatched to a report of a loud party in the 2300 block of Ellsworth Street. An officer arrived on scene and located the party. The officer was able to locate the resident, who shut down the party.
Auto Burglary — 900 Block of Regal Road
On Aug. 6 between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m., an auto burglary occurred in the 900 block of Regal Road. The unknown suspect broke the window to the victim’s vehicle. The suspect stole electronic equipment from the vehicle.
Traffic Hazard — 1300 Block of Gilman Street
On Aug. 6 at 7:02 a.m., a traffic hazard was reported in the 1300 block of Gilman Street. An unknown person placed a newspaper rack filled with rocks in the middle of the roadway. A BPD officer was dispatched to the location and removed the hazard.
Commercial Burglary — 1500 Block of Shattuck Avenue
On Aug. 6 between 1:25 a.m. and 1:40 a.m., a commercial burglary occurred in the 1500 block Shattuck Avenue. The unknown suspect broke into the business through the rear door and stole cash from the business. The suspect was seen leaving by an employee passing in the area.
The suspect is described as:
Suspect – “Unknown race male, 6’ tall, 180 lbs, medium build, wearing a dark jacket.”
Loud Party — 2100 Block of Los Angeles Avenue
On Aug. 7 at approximately 11:39 p.m. neighbors reported a loud party in the 2100 block of Los Angeles Avenue. There were reports of a large group talking loudly and breaking glass in the area. BPD officers responded to the area and were able to disperse the group. The officer checked the area for any damaged property, but did not find any. The officer did locate broken glass in the roadway and notified the city Public Works Department for clean up.
Residential Burglary — 1900 Block of Hearst Avenue
On Aug. 7 between 6:20 a.m. and 4:40 p.m., a residential burglary occurred in the 1900 block of Hearst Avenue. The unknown suspect may have entered the property through an unlocked door. The suspect stole a camera and guitar.
Auto Burglary — 1800 Block of Hopkins Street
On Aug. 8 at approximately 9 a.m., an auto burglary occurred in the 1800 block of Hopkins Street. An unknown suspect broke the window to the victim’s vehicle. The suspect stole a DVD player and a backpack.
Gambling Activity — James Kinney Park
On Aug. 8 at approximately 6:41 p.m., a resident reported a group possible involved in gambling activity near James Kinney Park. It was reported there was a group of men engaged in a dice game. When an officer responded to the area the group was gone.
Suspicious Vehicle — 1500 Block of Edith Street
On Aug. 9 at approximately 9:56 p.m., a resident reported a suspicious vehicle parked in the 1500 block of Edith Street. It was reported that the vehicle had been parked for two hours with the engine running. A BPD officer was dispatched to the location and determined the vehicle proved O.K.
Person Down — Sacramento Street and Ashby Avenue
On Aug. 10 at approximately 2:06 p.m. a passerby reported a female down in the area of Ashby Avenue and Sacramento Street. The subject was reported laying on her back and not moving. A BPD officer arrived on scene and checked the welfare of the woman. The incident proved O.K.
Commercial Burglary — 1700 Block of Alcatraz Avenue
On Aug. 10 at 7:30 a.m., a commercial burglary was reported in the 1700 block of Alcatraz Avenue. The female owner reported that an unknown suspect burglarized the business during the night. The suspect appeared to have entered the business by opening a locked window. The suspect stole computer equipment from the business.
Reckless Driver — 1400 Block of Sixth Street
On Aug. 11 at 11:59 a.m. several reporting parties reported that a male subject in his 20s was driving dangerously in the 1400 block of 6th Street. The vehicle was described as a red minivan with a roof rack. The driver was speeding and squealing his tires. A BPD officer was dispatched to the location and conducted an area check with negative results.
Vandalism — 2900 Block of Mabel Street
On Aug. 11 at 12:51 a.m., an incident of vandalism occurred in the 2900 block of Mabel Street. A resident reported that an unknown suspect broke the window of their house. The suspect threw a piece of concrete through the window causing the damage.
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Anjuli Sastry is an assistant news editor.
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