These are calls for police service only and are subject to review and reclassification by supervisors, detectives and the district attorney as appropriate.
Saturday, June 23
5:45 p.m. -– A woman reported a strong-arm robbery at College Avenue and Dwight Way. An assailant forcibly stole a cell phone from a woman then fled into a waiting vehicle. a strong armed robbery occurred at the intersection of College and Dwight Ways. The suspect was described as a black man in his 20s, 5 feet, 10 inches, with a medium build and short hair, and wearing a baggy white T-shirt and baggy jeans.
Sunday, June 24
1:10 a.m. -- An employee reported a robbery at a business on the 2000 block of University Avenue. A woman and two men entered the establishment -- the woman brandishing a gun -- and forced the employees into a room, locking them in. The trio stole an undisclosed amount of cash and several personal items from the employees, then fled. No injuries were reported by the employees.
The woman was described as white, 5 feet, 3 inches, 120 lbs. She appeared to be in her 30s, had yellow hair, and wore a black coat and black pants, and was armed with a “long black gun.” Both the men were described as Latino, one tall and strong, 140 lbs., about 35, with short hair and wearing a dark-colored long-sleeved shirt and dark-colored pants. The other was short, 135 to 140 lbs., wearing his hair in a pigtail style and dressed in a dark coat and pants.
10:23 p.m. -– A woman reported a strong-arm robbery at Channing Way and Fulton Street. The 20-year-old victim was walking in the area when she was approached by three female suspects who knocked her to the ground and removed her purse taking several items. They fled east on Channing Way from Fulton Street. Two were described as black, 18 to 20 years old with a thin build. One wore a pink-hooded sweatshirt, the other dark clothing. The third was described only as black with a thin build.
Monday, June 25
6:18 p.m. -– A man reported an attempted strong-arm robbery occurred on the 2700 block of Telegraph Avenue. The 18-year-old victim was walking in the area when he was approached by a man who attempted to forcibly remove his belongings. A struggle ensued, and the man gave up and fled south on Telegraph Avenue on foot. The suspect is described as black, about 20, 6 feet, 200 lbs, with short black hair and wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and gray sweatpants.
5:30 p.m. -– A woman reported a strong-arm robbery near the intersection of Parker Street and Piedmont Avenue. The 19-year-old victim was walking home when a youth approached her from behind. He pulled her to the ground and stole her cell phone, then fled the area on foot. She was not injured. He is described as black, 16 years old, about 5 feet, 7 inches, bald and clean shaven with a think build, wearing a light blue short-sleeved shirt and light blue jeans.
6 p.m. -– Police received a report that someone has trespassed onto private property on the 2700 block of Marin Avenue, damaging lawn furniture and a garbage can.
Tuesday, June 26
4:30p.m. -– Two women reported a strong-arm robbery near Page and Ninth Streets. Three men approached them, threatened them with physical harm and demanded that they hand over their belongings. The assailants are described as Latino, 18 to 19 years old, wearing blue jeans. One had on a black T-shirt.
3:34 a.m. -– Residents reported a burglary in their home on the 1700 block of Euclid Avenue. An unknown person took several items and fled. There is no description of the suspect.
Thursday, June 28
10:04 p.m.-- An armed robbery was reported near the intersection of Hillegass Avenue and Parker Street. The two suspects are described as black and 20 years old, tall with thin builds – one 6 feet, 1 or 2 inches, wearing light-colored jeans, the other 5 feet, 8 to 6 feet, 1 inch, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and dark jeans.
5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. -- A window-smash auto burglary was reported in the Berkeley Marina.
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