Crime roundup: Prolific package thefts, gunfire arrest, ghost guns, more
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‘No questions asked’: $40K reward posted for return of stolen jewelry collection
There has been a series of burglaries targeting the jewelry collections of elderly residents in the Berkeley and Oakland hills, one of them told Berkeleyside.
Crime log: Antisemitic hate crimes, violent robbery at Ohlone Park, more
Police arrested a man in connection with a series of antisemitic hate crimes in Berkeley, a local resident found a gun in his yard and more.
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Berkeley crime log: Gunfire, Monterey Market carjacking attempt, more
Police are investigating an attempted carjacking outside Monterey Market, gunfire on Sacramento Street, and the violent attempted robbery of a dog during a walk on Channing Way.
Berkeley crime log: Violent robbery, catalytic converter thefts rise, more
Berkeley police reported on several crimes this week. They appear below. Send tips to Berkeleyside with your public safety questions.
2 Berkeley men arrested after Campus Store burglary
Two 21-year-olds from Berkeley were charged Monday with burglarizing the Campus Store just north of Cal on Saturday morning, authorities report.
Car stops in Berkeley net 2 power saws; men charged in gun case, grand theft
Two men were charged this week after police found reciprocating saws, which are often linked to catalytic converter theft, in separate cases over the weekend, authorities report.
Parolee charged with 4 Berkeley cases including home-invasion robbery
Freddie Worthman of Berkeley was released on parole in 2019 after serving a 20-year sentence for a case in which he had been sentenced to 40 years to life, according to police.
Pair arrested on suspicion of copper wire theft at Pacific Steel Casting
Berkeley police officers arrested a man and woman Monday morning after catching them stripping copper wire at Pacific Steel Casting, authorities report.
After devastating burglary, Berkeley filmmakers ready for premiere
“It’s a miracle that we have a film,” said the Frame of Mind founder on her Dalai Lama documentary.
Berkeley police arrest 4 after suspicious vehicle reported casing cars at the marina
Police arrested a driver who sped off during an attempted traffic stop in West Berkeley on Friday after reports of a suspicious vehicle casing cars at the marina.
Crime roundup: Sexual battery at youth shelter, standoff near freeway, more
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