Who are Berkeley's Most Wanted for Murder?

1. Unidentified Suspect: Black male adult, 5"11", 185 lbs, black hair

On December 17, 1998, at approximately 7:15 a.m., Rick Devecchi, noticed a male prowling the bed of his truck which was parked in the 1900 block of 2nd Street in West Berkeley close to his family's Berkeley business.

When Devecchi went to investigate, and was standing in the roadway of 2nd Street, Devecchi was intentionally struck by a car driven by the prowling suspect. The car sped from the scene, traveling west on Hearst Street, northbound on Eastshore towards Gilman Street. Rick Devecchi was critically injured, and subsequently died at the hospital.

SUSPECT VEHICLE — CA. License Plate early 1980's, American make, dark, possibly vinyl roof over light body. There is a total of $50,000 being offered in this case for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of this suspect.

BPD needs the community's help in solving this crime.

BPD is urging anyone who may know anything about this murder to call the BPD Homicide detail at (510) 981-5741 or the 24 hour BPD non emergency number of (510) 981-5900. If a community member wishes to remain anonymous, he/she is encouraged to call Bay Area Crimes Stoppers (BACS) at (800)-222-TIPS (8477). All calls and tips to BACS are completely confidential. Any information may be critical to solving this murder. Sometimes the smallest or seemingly insignificant detail can be the key to arresting the suspect or suspects in any crime.

Please refer to case # 98-65982 when calling.

2. Juan Rivera Pérez: DOB: 01/30/76, Latino male, 5'6", 165 lbs, black hair, brown eyes

On December 19, 1996, David Nadel, owner of Ashkenaz was killed during a shooting at the club located in the 1200 block of San Pablo Avenue. There is an arrest warrant for Pérez, a Mexican national, for the murder of Nadel. At the time of this murder, Pérez had been living in Emeryville, California and also had family ties in the cities of Berkeley, San Francisco, Southern California and México.

The City of Berkeley is offering a $15,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of Pérez. BPD needs the community's help in solving this crime.

BPD is urging anyone who may know anything about this murder to call the BPD Homicide detail at (510) 981-5741 or the 24 hour BPD non emergency number of (510) 981-5900. If a community member wishes to remain anonymous, he/she is encouraged to call Bay Area Crimes Stoppers (BACS) at (800)-222-TIPS (8477). All calls and tips to BACS are completely confidential. Any information may be critical to solving this murder. Sometimes the smallest or seemingly insignificant detail can be the key to arresting the suspect or suspects in any crime.

Please refer to case # 96-67192 when calling.

3. Unidentified Suspect: white male, 20,  5'10", 170 lbs, dark curly hair, pocked marked face

On October 12, 1997, a 71-year old man and a 54 year old woman were walking their dog in the 2600 block of Ellsworth Street, Berkeley. An unidentified suspect shot and killed both victims. The motive for this crime still remains unknown. The sketch shown is of the individual seen leaving the area after the murders.

The City of Berkeley is offering a $15,000 reward and the University of California, Berkeley is offering $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the responsible. BPD needs the community's help in solving this double murder.

BPD is urging anyone who may know anything about these murders to call the BPD Homicide detail at (510) 981-5741 or the 24 hour BPD non emergency number of (510) 981-5900. If a community member wishes to remain anonymous, he/she is encouraged to call  Bay Area Crimes Stoppers (BACS) at (800)-222-TIPS (8477). All calls and tips to BACS are completely confidential. Any information may be critical to solving these murders. Sometimes the smallest or seemingly insignificant detail can be the key to arresting the suspect or suspects in any crime.

Please refer to case # 97-55148 when calling.

A list of Berkeley's most wanted criminals is available on the Berkeley Police Department's website.