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Driver Collides With

Girl, 15, And Flees

A 15-year-old girl was the victim of a hit-and-run in North Berkeley Sunday evening, police said.

The teen was walking near Solano and Colusa avenues around 6:30 p.m. when the driver of a vehicle collided with her and drove away, said Berkeley police Officer Joe Okies.

The girl sustained minor injuries and was not taken to the hospital, he said.

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Man Attacks Other Man With Knife in West Berkeley

A man was knifed in the face in West Berkeley Saturday morning, police said.

The assault occurred at 11:06 a.m. near the intersection of Fifth and Harrison streets in front of a North Face Outlet store, said Berkeley police Officer Joe Okies.

The victim's status is unknown, Okies said.

The attacker is described as clean-shaven, in his 20s with black hair, a thin build and a hooded jacket, Okies said.

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Man Flashes Woman While Riding a Bicycle

A man exposed himself to a woman while riding his bicycle in South Berkeley Sunday evening, police said.

The woman was walking on Derby Street near Shattuck Avenue around 5:38 p.m. when the man rode by on his bicycle, masturbating twice, said Berkeley police Officer Joe Okies.

The man left the scene, riding southbound on Shattuck, Okies said.

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