Theft at 2500 BLOCK OF PIEDMONT AVE on 02/26/2026 1:43 PM
Type: Theft
Date: 02/26/2026 1:43 PM
Description: CFS 487 - Grand Theft. Disposition: Primary Case (Case or Cold Theft). Source: Telephone. Incident #: 2026-00009181. Disclaimer: This report is from the Berkeley Police calls for service. Information may be subject to change.
Address: 2500 BLOCK OF PIEDMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA
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