Crime & Safety

Berkeley Attempted Robbery Under Investigation: Police

Police in Berkeley say they're investigating an attempted robbery that occurred Friday morning.

Police in Berkeley say they're investigating an attempted robbery that occurred Friday morning.
Police in Berkeley say they're investigating an attempted robbery that occurred Friday morning. (Berkeley Police Department via Bay City News)

BERKELEY, CA -- Police in Berkeley are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred Friday morning.

The incident occurred Jan. 20 at 2:40 a.m. in the area of 2347 Telegraph Ave.

A suspect attempted a robbery while armed with a gun and ended up hitting the victim in the head with the gun before fleeing the area.

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The suspect is described as a man wearing dark clothing and a black mask.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Berkeley police at (510) 981-5900.

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-- Bay City News