Berkeley Police Activity Triggers Alert

UPDATE: Bay City News reports that the potentially armed person surrendered to police in Berkeley Thursday afternoon after a standoff according to police.

As of 4:45 p.m., the suspect was in custody following the standoff in the 1400 block of Prince Street.

The 1400 Block of Prince Street has reopened according to police.

BERKELEY, CA — The Berkeley Police Department has issued an alert urging residents to avoid the 1400 block of Prince Street and surrounding areas.

“Officers are handling an incident involving a person who may armed. Please avoid the area bounded by Ashby Avenue, Dohr Street, 66th Street and Sacramento Street,” the alert said.

— Bay City News contributed to this report