Man wielding machete near Bancroft and 4th swings it around, Berkeley CA
WeaponsA man was seen wielding a machete near Bancroft and 4th Street near the VIX sign in Berkeley. He was swinging the machete around and attempting to cut down trees. He did not directly threaten anyone but caused a public safety concern. The man was described as tall, wearing a black hoodie and black jeans, and riding a black electric bike.
Audio|Source: Berkeley Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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of a sysper subject has a machete.
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Bankroft in 4th Street, bankrupt in 4th Street.
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Our piece stays there as a male with a machete and he's swinging it around and he's trying to cut down trees.
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Bankroft and 4th that's fixed parking lot.
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He's going to be a black male tall, a black hoodie, black jeans.
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4th Street and tree near the VIX line.
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3-12 stack line and confirm no force on scene to swing it with.
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A-Firmia, not swinging it at anyone, just swinging it around and also trying to cut down trees of it.
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Can I get a unit to breaking cover?
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That's 3, I can do that.
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That's 3 copy.
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Adam Lev, we had a similar call yesterday with a similar sounding responsible.
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The subject is on a black electric bike.
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Last scene at the VIX, pretty much.
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It was on the 4th Street entry near the VIX sign.
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Location mentioned:
Fourth St & Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94710
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