"Two suspects are in custody following an investigation into a series of violent home-invasion robberies and burglaries that primarily targeted women in Berkeley, police said. The primary suspect identified only as a convicted felon confronted the victims in their bedrooms or living spaces, demanded personal belongings and escaped in stolen vehicles, police said, adding that in one incident, he threatened to shoot a resident."
"On Thursday, detectives learned the suspects were in the Hayward area. Around 3:30 p.m., officers found the primary suspect's vehicle, but when they went to stop him, he rammed several vehicles and drove at an officer, who had to jump out of the way. He then tried to flee on foot, police said, adding that he was detained after a brief struggle."
Two suspects were arrested after an investigation into violent home-invasion robberies and burglaries that primarily targeted women in Berkeley. The primary suspect, a convicted felon, confronted victims in bedrooms or living spaces, demanded personal belongings and escaped in stolen vehicles, threatening to shoot a resident in one incident. Detectives linked the crimes as an escalating pattern, searched multiple residences and recovered stolen property from at least two incidents. The convicted felon received assistance from his girlfriend. Officers located the suspects in Hayward; the primary suspect rammed vehicles, drove at an officer, tried to flee on foot and was detained. Both suspects face multiple felony charges. No physical injuries were reported.
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