TO ALL:
CRIME ALERT? Strongarm Robbery
April 19, 2001
Northwest corner of intersection at College and Channing (City of Berkeley
sidewalk adjacent to Unit I Residence Halls complex)

On Thursday morning, April 19, at midnight, three males robbed a U.C.
Berkeley student on the sidewalk at the northwest corner of College and
Channing, in Berkeley.? No weapon was seen.? After the robbery, the three
suspects fled the scene by running north toward the campus.? The victim was
treated at Alta Bates Hospital for injuries to his face and elbow.? 

The victim was walking from campus to his private residence in the 2700
block of College Avenue.? As he approached Channing Way, he saw a group of
three males standing on the curb.? As he walked by, Suspect #1 abruptly
punched the victim in the face, knocking him to the ground.? The other two
suspects then joined in the assault.? The suspects then removed the
victim's wallet from his pants pocket and fled on foot, running north
toward the campus.? No suspect vehicle was seen.

Suspects:

#1 - Male, Black, 18-25 years old, 6,18 to 6'2" tall, 150-180 pounds, thin
build, wearing either a white knit cap and dark blue jacket, or a blue knit
cap and a white jacket.

#2 & #3 - Males, Black, 18-25 years old, about 6' tall, thin to medium
builds, both wearing dark clothing.


If you recognize these suspects, or if you have any information about this
crime, please contact:

City of Berkeley Police Department
Detective Bureau? Robbery Division
(510) 981-5742

OR

University of California Police Department
Criminal Investigation Bureau
(510) 642-0472? Mon-Fri, 8 am to 5 pm
(510) 642-6760? All other times

As with any emergency situation, if you see suspicious activity, call 9-1-1.

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Victoria L. Harrison
Chief of Police

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