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Police Blotter By MATTHEW ARTZ

Tuesday March 22, 2005

Elmwood Attack 

A man walking down Stuart Street at College Avenue early Sunday morning was confronted by three male juveniles, one who was wielding a metal bar, said BPD Police Public Information Officer Joe Okies. The boys demanded his belongings and grabbed his camera before fleeing the area. 

 

Fight in South Berkeley  

Police responded to a fight between two women Sunday, Officer Okies said. A 22-year-old took most of the blows, but although police identified the other combatant, she was not charged. 

 

San Pablo Robbery 

A man walking near San Pablo Avenue and Cedar Street Sunday was confronted by a man claiming to be carrying a gun, Okies said. Not taking any chances, the victim handed over his wallet. 

 

BART Beatdown 

A 22-year-old woman walking near the North Berkeley Bart Station was punched and kicked to the ground by three juvenile girls on Saturday evening, Okies said. Despite being outnumbered, the victim held on to her purse and the three young attackers fled north on California Street.