Crime & Safety

Victim Feels Gun Pressed Against His Back During Robbery

The robbery happened in the area of Dana Street and Channing Way.

Police are asking witnesses to come forward.
Police are asking witnesses to come forward. (Berkeley Police Department via Bay City News)

BERKELEY, CA — A person was robbed by someone on a bicycle in Berkeley on Tuesday night, according to police.

A male was walking in the area of Dana Street and Channing Way at about 7:30 p.m. when he was grabbed from behind by an unknown suspect, police said. The victim thought he felt a gun in his back, but never saw it. The suspect took the victim's property and fled east on Channing Way on a bicycle.

Anyone who may have any information about this crime, or who may know about any recent similar incidents should please contact UC Berkeley Police at (510) 642-6760.


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