Woman Robbed In Berkeley

BERKELEY, CA — A woman was robbed in Berkeley Monday night, University Police reported Tuesday. No arrests have been made.

Shortly after 10 p.m. the student was walking near the intersection of Le Roy and Le Conte avenues when a car stopped in the middle of the intersection next to her. According to UPD, "Two male suspects got out of the car and approached her. When one of the suspects tried to grab onto the woman, the woman dropped her backpack and ran away. Both suspects got back into the car and fled the scene northbound."

Berkeley Police officers rushed to the scene. They searched the area but did not find the suspects or their vehicle. No descriptions have been released to the public.

If you know anything about the crime contact City of Berkeley Police Department at (510) 981-5900.

University Police passed along the following safety tips:

• Utilize the free Night Safety Services available
• Travel with a friend or in a group
• Be alert and aware of your surroundings
• When out and about, keep your electronic devices out of public view as they are a popular robbery target
• If a motor vehicle is involved in a crime report the following information: activity, direction of travel, license plate, color, make/model, and unusual characteristics such as dents or tinted windows

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