The following is a sample of crime in Berkeley frpm May 26 to June 1, provided by Berkeley Police Department.
Robbery — University Avenue and Chestnut Street
On May 26 at approximately 2:15 p.m., a robbery occurred near the intersection of University Avenue and Chestnut Street. The victim was walking in the area. The suspect approached her and grabbed her jewelry. The suspects than fled the area on foot.
Attempted residential burglary — 1600 block of Oregon Street
On May 27 at approximately 5:54 p.m., a man called reporting two suspects on the back porch of his neighbor’s home. He did not recognize the suspects and yelled out to them. The suspects were startled, fled through the backyard and jumped the fence. The suspects attempted to gain entry but were scared off prior to entering the home.
Stolen auto — Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Berryman Street
On May 27 at 7:22 a.m., the victim reported his vehicle stolen from near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Berryman Street. The victim parked his vehicle on the street the night prior. When he went out in the morning, his vehicle — a red, two-door 1993 Honda Civic — had been taken by an unknown suspect.
Commercial burglary — 80 block of Bolivar Drive
On May 29 at approximately 5:45 a.m., a commercial burglary occurred on the 80 block of Bolivar Drive. The unknown suspect attempted to burglarize the business by prying the rear door. The attempt at entry was unsuccessful, and nothing was taken.
Residential burglary — 1100 block of Grizzly Peak Boulevard
On May 30 between 4 and 5 p.m., a residential burglary occurred on the 1100 block of Grizzly Peak Boulevard. An unknown suspect entered the home, possibly through an unlocked door. The suspect removed the victim’s computer and jewelry.
Robbery — 2200 block of Dwight Way
On May 31 at approximately 12:45 a.m., a robbery occurred on the 2200 block of Dwight Way. The victim was in the area when one suspect walked past her. The suspect turned around and grabbed her from behind. Another suspect approached her armed with a gun. Both suspects than robbed the victim of her property, which included a wallet and cellphone.
Auto Burglary — 2700 block of College Avenue
On June 1 between 2 and 3 p.m., an auto burglary occurred on the 2700 block of College Avenue. The victim parked and locked her vehicle in an underground parking lot. She returned to her vehicle and discovered one of the windows broken. The victim’s laptop was stolen.
From Berkeley Police Department: Please note that these are Calls For Police Services (CFS) only and are subject to review and reclassification. These CFS numbers only reflect part of crimes reported to BPD. The numbers reflected in the report are only a snapshot of what occurs in the city of Berkeley. The numbers are considered for informational purposes only and should not be used for data analysis or comparison to other agencies. Cases may be reclassified after further review of the incident by supervisors, investigating detectives or the district attorney as appropriate.
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