Fwd: Community Message: Berkeley Police Arrest Two Suspects in Series of Home Invasion Robberies and Burglaries

[Alan Gould]

If you're not subscribed to Nixle, you may not have gotten the message below. It's "good news" about a pretty horrendous series of crimes that have been solved and the suspects caught by Berkeley Police.  -Alan

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From: Berkeley Police Department <berkeley-poli...@emails.nixle.com>

Subject: Community Message: Berkeley Police Arrest Two Suspects in Series of Home Invasion Robberies and Burglaries

Date: October 10, 2025 at 3:00:33 PM PDT

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Friday October 10, 2025, 3:00 PM Berkeley Police Department Integrity, Safety, Respect, Diversity & Professionalism Community: Berkeley Police Arrest Two Suspects in Series of Home Invasion Robberies and Burglaries Dear Alan Gould, The Berkeley Police Department is proud to announce the arrest of two suspects connected to a series of violent home invasion robberies and residential burglaries that occurred across Berkeley between September 17 and October 1, 2025. These crimes primarily targeted women in their homes, causing significant concern throughout the community. Thanks to the outstanding work and collaboration of the department’s Detectives, Patrol Officers, and Bike Unit, both the primary suspect—a convicted felon—and his female accomplice have been safely taken into custody.  The suspect is believed to be responsible for multiple incidents in which he entered homes, through various means, while victims were inside. In several cases, he used threats, demanded personal belongings, and fled in stolen vehicles. Victims were confronted in their bedrooms or living spaces, with incidents occurring at all hours, including late at night and early in the morning. In one case, the suspect threatened to shoot a resident. These crimes were not random, but part of an escalating pattern that detectives quickly recognized and linked together.  As the investigation progressed, Berkeley Police Detectives identified multiple addresses associated with the suspects. Search warrants were executed at these locations, resulting in the recovery of stolen property from at least two of the incidents. Further investigation revealed that the male suspect was being assisted by his girlfriend, who was seen—through ALPR (Automated License Plate Reader) technology—following one of the stolen vehicles during the timeframe of a home invasion robbery. This led to probable cause for her arrest as an accomplice.  On October 9, 2025, detectives learned that both suspects were in the Hayward area. Officers conducted a coordinated operation to arrest them. Around 3:30 p.m., the male suspect’s vehicle was located. When officers attempted to stop him, he rammed multiple vehicles and drove at an officer, who had to jump out of the way to avoid being struck. The suspect then fled on foot, attempted to carjack another vehicle, and was ultimately apprehended after a brief struggle. The female suspect was located nearby and arrested without incident.  Both individuals are now in custody and face multiple felony charges, including home invasion robbery, residential burglary, assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer, attempted carjacking, and several outstanding warrants. Fortunately, despite the threatening nature of these incidents, no victims sustained physical injuries.  This investigation highlights the exceptional professionalism, persistence, and teamwork of the Berkeley Police Department. It also demonstrates how modern investigative tools, such as ALPR technology, can significantly enhance public safety efforts. The tireless work of our officers and detectives brought a dangerous individual to justice and helped restore a sense of safety to our community. We are grateful for the patience and support of the community throughout this complex investigation.  The Berkeley Police Department extends its thanks to the law enforcement partners in Hayward who assisted in the operation. Our department remains committed to protecting our residents and holding violent offenders accountable.  For full details, view this message on the web. Sent by Berkeley Police Department 2100 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 Powered by  Nixle © 2025 Everbridge, Inc. All rights reserved.