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Press Release: Attempted Strong Arm Robbery: 2700 Block of Bancroft Way

From the UC Berkeley Police Department
Wednesday February 09, 2011 - 02:33:00 PM

On Sunday, February 6, 2011 at approximately 3:10 a.m. the two victims, a 

male and a female affiliation unknown, were walking eastbound on the 2700 

block of Bancroft Way. They were approached by two males who started 

punching the male victim. The male victim was pursued by the suspects as 

he ran to a nearby porch. The victim started to fight back and the 

suspects fled the scene. The female victim flagged down a pedestrian who 

phoned 9-1-1. The pedestrian chased the suspects westbound to a parking 

garage where they got into a dark sedan and drove away westbound on 

Bancroft. BPD officers searched the area but were unable to locate the 

suspects or the sedan. During the incident, the victim heard the suspects 

mention “taking his things.” The male victim was slightly injured and was 

treated at the scene by BFD. 

 

The suspects were described as: 

 

Suspect #1 – An Asian or Hispanic male in his early 20s, 6’0” in height, 

150 lbs., with a medium build, black hair, brown eyes, wearing a black 

hooded sweatshirt and black jeans with a gold design on them. 

 

Suspect #2 – A Hispanic male in his early 20s, 6’0” in height, 150 lbs., 

with a medium build, black hair, brown eyes, wearing a black hooded 

sweatshirt, and black jeans. 

 

If you have any information about this crime, please contact: 

 

Berkeley Police Department 

(510) 981-5900 / 24 Hours