A patron reported that she had left her bicycle locked and secure with a U-lock in a bike rack at the station on 12/2/16 at 08:00. When the patron returned on 12/5/16 at 08:00, she discovered that some unknown suspect had removed the lock from the bike, moved the bike to another rack and locked it with a new lock. Officers removed the unknown lock from the bicycle and held the bicycle for safekeeping until the owner could return with proof of ownership.
A BART worker reported to an officer of a possible strong arm robbery that occurred on the concourse level of the station. It was reported that a White male in his 50’s, wearing no shoes, stole a tip jar from the café in the station and at one point grabbed the station agent by the neck. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. Neither the station agent nor the café worker initially wanted to make a report. The station agent was not injured and later clarified that the suspect pushed his neck. About 3 hours later, it was reported that the suspect was seen entering the station and boarding a train. The suspect was later reported to have off-boarded at the Ashby Station where he was detained by officers. The station agent (who now wished to press charges) intially responded to the Ashby Station for an in field line up. While en-route, it was reported that the station agent changed his mind and declined to pursue further action. OCC was notified.
A victim reported the theft of the catalytic converter from their 2000 Honda Accord. The converter was taken while the vehicle was parked in the lot between 0730-1830 hours on 11/30.
A victim reported the theft of their red 1997 Honda Civic while it was parked in stall #246 between 0730-1645 hours. An officer responded to take the report.
A patron reported that a male suspect was trying to cut the lock on a bike on the concourse level of the station, using a pair of bolt cutters. A male matching the description was located on CCTV cameras, and officers detained the man without incident. The man was ultimately arrested for petty theft, possession of burglary tools and possession of narcotics paraphernalia. He was booked at Berkeley Jail.
An officer contacted an adult male for blocking free movement and determined that he had a $50,000 narcotics warrant. The male was given a warning citation for the blocking violation and booked into the Berkeley City Jail for the warrant.
The victim reported the theft of their dark blue and silver female Trek 21 sp bike from the North plaza, free area, between the hours of 0810-1730. The bike was valued at $600 and secured with a cable lock.
A victim reported the theft of their 1997 Honda Civic from the North Berkeley Station, between 0815-1930 hours.
A victim reported their catalytic converter was removed from their 2006 Honda Element while parked at the North Berkeley Station, between 1000-1643 hours.
A victim reported the theft of their KHS 21-speed men’s bicycle, valued at $800.00, while it was U-locked at the station between 2200 and 2300 hours on 10/17/16. An officer contacted the victim and took the report.
The station agent reported a male suspect took a tire from one bicycle and replaced it with another tire before fare evading into the paid area and boarding a Fremont train. Officers intercepted the train at the Lake Merritt Station and detained the suspect. While awaiting the arrival of the station agent/witness, the suspect was found was to have an outstanding $5K vandalism warrant, held by Hayward Police, for his arrest. The station agent then arrived and positively identified the suspect as the fare evasion, and potential theft suspect. The suspect was subsequently placed under arrest for the warrant and issued a citation, per the station agent’s citizen’s arrest, and booked into the county jail. Officers interviewed the suspect, and will seek a criminal complaint for burglary.
While performing a welfare check upon an adult female/suspect, officers learned she was on probation for battery, which included a condition that she stay-away from BART property. In addition, the officers learned there were two outstanding misdemeanor battery/disturbance related warrants, held by BART Police, for the suspect’s arrest. The officers then placed the suspect under arrest for the warrants, and shortly thereafter discovered she was in possession of a controlled substance. Officers attempted to book the suspect at the Berkeley City jail and the Alameda County jail, at Santa Rita, but she was declined due to a pre-existing medical condition. The suspect was eventually medically cleared at a hospital, and booked at the county hospital.
Witnesses reported that a male suspect was smoking on a train approaching the station. The man was detained and record checks showed that he had an outstanding $10,000 arrest warrant for battery and fare evasion, held by BART PD. The man was arrested on his warrant and was booked at Santa Rita Jail.
A victim reported their catalytic converter was removed from their 2001 Honda Accord while parked at the North Berkeley Station, between 0650-1815 hours.
A victim reported their catalytic converter was removed from their 2000 Honda Civic while parked in the satellite lot of the North Berkeley Station, between 0830-1830 hours.
A victim reported her 2009 Subaru Forester was broken into while parked at the North Berkeley Station, between 0830-1700 hours.
A victim reported the burglary of their blue 2009 Honda Fit while the vehicle was parked in the west parking lot, stall #111, between 1730 and 2240 hours. The vehicle’s right rear passenger door was smashed to gain entry and a $20 black shoulder bag, containing miscellaneous papers, was taken. The investigating officer processed the vehicle for fingerprints and completed a report.
A witness reported a 2003 VW Passat was being broken into by a Black male while parked at the North Berkeley Station. Officers arrived, confirmed the car was broken into and searched the area for the suspect, with negative results. The victim returned at 1713 hours and confirmed their car stereo was removed from the VW.
A patron reported that their blue 1992 Chevy Silverado was burglarized while parked in stall #12, between 1500-0050 hours. An unknown suspect gained entry by unknown means. The vehicle's ignition was tampered with and several items of personal property were taken from the interior.
The victim reported the theft of her 16 speed Bianchi Strada brand bike between the hours of 1630 on 8/11/16, and 1442, today's date. The victim secured her bike with a U-lock which was apparently cut by the suspect.
A victim called to report the theft of their black Trek 1100 bicycle from the bike racks. The bike was secured with a u-lock on 8/10 at 0800 hours and when the victim returned on 8/10 at 2200 hours, the bike and lock were gone.
A victim reported that their gray 2009 Toyota Matrix was burglarized while parked in stall 213 between 0820 and 1850 hours. The vehicle’s driver’s door window was smashed to gain entry, and its $200.00 Pioneer brand stereo was taken. An officer processed the vehicle for fingerprints and completed a report.
A victim reported the theft of their brown Giant Escape 24-speed men’s hybrid bicycle, valued at $500.00, while it was cable locked at the station’s north bike racks between 0730 and 1700 hours. An officer responded and completed a report.
A victim reported that he got into a verbal argument with another subject who then showed him a gun in his waistband. The suspect was last seen at the bus stop at the station. Berkeley PD Officers arrived and spotted the possible suspect in the bus zone in front of the station. Per the request of Berkeley PD, the station was temporarily shut down and trains held out. BART PD officers arrived and the suspect was taken into custody without incident. No gun was recovered, and the suspect was eventually released. A use of force investigation was conducted.
The staff at the coffee vendor in the station reported that at about 07:30 an unknown suspect stole approximately $30 in tips from the tip jar and fled out of the station. The suspect was described as a black male, 50 years old, 6', medium build with a shave bald head.