From Berkeley PD: Please note that these are Calls For Police Services (CFS) only and are subject to review and reclassification. These CFS numbers only reflect part one 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.
COMMUNITY SAFETY TIP: Always lock your doors and windows. Never leave a house key “hidden” outside your front door.
November 4
Auto Burglary, 2000 Lincoln Street: On Sunday, November 4, 2012 between 2:00 p.m. and 2:42 p.m., an auto burglary occurred in the 2000 block of Lincoln Street. The victim parked and locked her vehicle. When she returned she found that an unknown suspect broke one of the vehicle’s windows. The suspect stole the victim’s bag containing a laptop and other items.
November 5
Loud Reports, Allston Way/Bonar Street: On Monday, November 5, 2012 at approximately 6:07 p.m., a resident called BPD reporting hearing possible gunshots in the area of Allston Way and Bonar Street. Officers checked the area; they did not locate damaged property or victims. They spoke to people in the park who indicated it sounded like construction work.
November 6
Stolen Vehicle, 2900 Block of Regent Street: On Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 1:54 p.m., the victim reported his vehicle stolen from the 2900 block of Regent Street. The victim parked his vehicle on the 4th. When he went to drive his vehicle on the 6th he discovered it missing. Taken was 1994, Honda, Civic, four door, silver in color. On November 8, 2012 the vehicle was located by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.
November 7
Residential Burglary, 1000 Block of Keith Avenue: On Wednesday, November 7, 2012 between 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., a residential burglary occurred in the 1000 block of Keith Avenue. The victim returned home and discovered an unknown suspect had gained entry to his home. It appears the suspect may have entered through a window. The suspect stole US currency from the home.
November 8
Bicycle Theft, 1100 Block of Addison Street: On Thursday, November 8, 2012 between 2:00 p.m. and 2:20 p.m. a theft occurred in the 1100 block of Addison Street. The victim reported that an unknown suspect entered her yard and stole her bicycle.
November 9
Vandalism, 2900 Block of Shattuck Avenue: On Friday, November 9, 2012 at approximately 11:15 a.m., vandalism occurred in the 2900 block of Shattuck Avenue. An employee at a local business reported the front window was broken by an unknown suspect. The suspect was standing in front of the business and for an unknown reason hit the window with his fist, causing the glass to break. The suspect then left the area.
The suspect is described as:
Suspect - White Male Adult, 45 to 50-years-old, 5 fee and 10 inches tall, 200 punds, with shoulder length brown hair and wearing all brown clothing.
November 10
Robbery, Prince Street/California Street: On Saturday, November 10, 2012 at approximately 7:22 p.m., a robbery occurred near the intersection of California and Prince Streets. The female victim was walking in the area when she passed the unknown suspects. One of the suspects produced a gun and demanded the victim’s cell phone. A second suspect took the victim’s bag. The suspects then ran west of Prince Street.
The suspects are described as:
Suspect 1 – Black Male, 19-21 years old, 5 feet and 11 inches tall, thin build, dark complexion and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.
Suspect 2 – Black Male, 19-21 years old, 6 feet tall, thin build and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.
Suspect 3 – Black Male, 19-21 years old and tall.
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