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Strong-Arm Robbery North Campus – University HouseDecember 6, 2005

On December 5, 2005 at approximately 8:02PM, a male student was victim of a strong arm robbery that occurred on the pathway bridge southeast of the University House. The victim was approached and contacted by four male juvenile suspects. One of the suspects distracted the victim by asking him for a dollar. Another approached the victim from behind and forcefully threw him to the ground. The suspects demanded money from the victim; he complied. The victim was unharmed.  The suspects were last seen running southbound from the area.  Police checked the area for the suspects but were unable to locate any.

The victim describes the suspects as follows:

Suspect #1: An Asian Male 17-18 years, wearing a white hooded sweatshirt

Suspect #2: A Black Male 17-18 years, wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt

Suspect #3: An Asian Male 14 years, wearing a light colored hooded jacket

Suspect #4: A Black Male, wearing a dark hooded jacket
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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