Crime & Safety
Several Robberies Near Berkeley Border Monday Morning
Several armed robberies were reported in North Oakland near the Berkeley border Monday morning, according to Oakland police. They all appear to have been committed by the same two suspects in a car that was carjacked Sunday, police said.
Several armed robberies occurred in North Oakland near the Berkeley border this morning, Monday, according to Oakland police.
They all appeared to be committed by the same two robbers using a vehicle that was carjacked Sunday, police said.
"This morning, 12/9/2013, OPD responded to several robberies in the area of 66th & Raymond, 600blk 63rd St, and 600blk 66th St.," according to an email notice from Police Capt. Anthony Toribio.
The suspects' vehicle – a black 2009 Toyota Venza LL, with license plate number 6CDC832 – was stolen in a carjacking Sunday, Toribio said.
He said the suspects were described as:
#1 Male Black, late teens, 5'10"-6', thin, medium complexion, black hoodie, baggie clothing; armed with gun
#2 Male Black, no further at this time; driver of vehicle
Anyone with information about the crimes is urged to call Oakland police at 510-777-3211. Or Nixle Tip Watch offers three ways to send tips to Oakland police:
1. Text TIP OAKLANDPD to 888777 from your cell phone
2. Call our toll-free tip hotline at 855-TIPS-247 (855-847-7247)
3. Respond to OPD's Nixle messages
Published Dec. 9, 2013, 4:32 p.m., updated 11:23 p.m.
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