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Kidnap & Robbery People's Park March 14, 2004

On March 14, 2004 at about 2:37AM, a man was walking through People's Park when he was stopped by two men. The men forced the victim into a vehicle and robbed him while driving to a remote location. Suspect #2 drove the vehicle while Suspect #1 held the victim in the back seat of the vehicle with a knife.The suspects left the victim under a freeway near railroad tracks, close to San Pablo Avenue in Oakland.

The victim described the suspects as follows:

Suspect #1 - Black male, approximately 40 years old, 5'9" to 5'10" tall, muscular build, wearing a black beanie type cap with closely shaved/cropped hair. Suspect wore a black puffy jacket and stuck a black and silver-colored knife to the victim's ribs.

Suspect #2 - Black male, approximately 32 years old, with very short hair (1/8 to 1/4" in length), wearing clear "prescription" type, small lensed glasses.

Vehicle description - Unknown make/model, dark green, four doors, tinted windows (except for front windshield); partial license plate of 4XV_138.

If you have any information about this crime, please contact:
Berkeley Police Department
(510) 981-5900 / 24 Hours
or University of California Police Department
Criminal Investigation Bureau
(510) 642-0472 / 8AM-5PM
(510) 642-6760 / All other times

As with any emergency situation, if you see suspicious activity, call 9-1-1.
From a cell phone, call 642-3333.

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