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Crime Alert (CLERY) (back to this year's index)
Strong-Arm Robbery
BPD crime report # 12-11206

2500 Block of Telegraph Avenue
March 2, 2012

On February 29th, 2012, at 8:30 p.m., a strong-arm robbery occurred on the 2500 block of Telegraph Avenue. The victim, a 33 year old male, unknown affiliation, was texting on his cellular phone when he was approached by an unidentified suspect who robbed him of his phone.  The victim was not injured during the encounter.  BPD and UCPD searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

The suspect is described as:

A Black male, approximately 15 years old, thin build, 5’6” in height, and wearing dark clothing.


If you have any information about this crime, please contact:
Berkeley Police Department
(510) 981-5900 / 24 Hours
or

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From a cell phone, call (510) 642-3333.

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