3 Arrested, Gun Seized in Attempted Robbery: Police

BERKELEY, CA — Berkeley Police arrested three teens and booked them on attempted robbery and weapons charges. Their names have not been released, but their ages are 18 and 19, and they're from Oakland, Vallejo and San Pablo.

The crime happened near the intersection of Piedmont Avenue and Dwight Way. According to police, "The victim saw a car park just ahead of him. He began to become suspicious when two men exited the car just as he passed it. The victim was aware of the recent robbery spree which had occurred near the university campus and his suspicions continued to grow when he noticed that the two suspects were following him. The victim ran and the suspects followed with the suspect car paralleling them on the street. The victim pulled out his phone and called the Berkeley Police Department."

At that point, the suspects got back into the car and drove off, the victim told police. An officer who responded to the call saw a car leaving the area that was similar to the one described by the victim.

The car was pulled over at University Avenue and Walnut Street.

The suspects were positively identified by the victim in a field line-up. A search of the car resulted in the discovery of a handgun, pictured above, according to police.

CRIME PREVENTION

The Berkeley Police Department encourages the following crime prevention measures after dark:

• Pay attention to your surroundings
• Travel in groups whenever possible
• Consider putting your smart phone in a pocket while in transit
• Attempt to travel in well lighted, highly populated areas whenever possible

If you have any information regarding this case please contact the BPD Robbery Detail via Dispatch at (510)981-5742. If you were the victim of a robbery and have yet to reported it or are reporting crimes in progress, call 9-1-1 or (510) 981-5911 from your cell phone.

-Image via Berkeley Police