Robber fires gun on Telegraph while taking driver’s necklace

A person who stole a motorist’s necklace from him early Friday morning in Southside Berkeley shot by the driving force’s windshield, then shot at him once more throughout a quick pursuit up Telegraph Avenue, authorities report.

The confrontation started Friday at 2 a.m. exterior Kip’s Bar and Grill, on Durant Avenue west of Telegraph, when the robber approached the sufferer whereas he sat in his automobile, in keeping with police.

The robber had a black handgun and demanded the driving force’s necklace, in keeping with police. He then shot by the driving force’s windshield and took the necklace when the driving force resisted.

The robber was described as white, 20-25 years previous, with lengthy, soiled blond hair and pimples on his face. He wore black pants, a white T-shirt and white tennis sneakers, in keeping with police.

The robber then ran northbound on Telegraph. When the sufferer drove after him, police mentioned, the robber fired on the automobile once more. The perpetrator then ran by campus and was in a position to escape.

Gunfire struck the sufferer’s automobile however didn’t hit him, police mentioned.

Berkeley has had 13 confirmed gunfire calls in 2022. One was deadly and 4 others left 5 folks wounded.

Police ask anybody with details about Friday’s taking pictures to name the Berkeley Police Division at 510-981-5900.