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SUSCIR-SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE - (Child Abuse: PC 273A (A) - F — WILLFUL CRUELTY TO CHILD: AGGRAVATED INJURY OR DEATH)

Location: 2400 BLOCK HILLSIDE AVE, BERKELEY

Incident details

Location
2400 BLOCK HILLSIDE AVE, BERKELEY
Time (Created)
Aug 21, 2026, 3:09 PM
Incident Numbers
  • # 2026-00036683(BPD)
Priority
Level 2
Call Type
SUSCIR-SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE
Progress
In Progress
Disposition
Primary Case (Case or Cold Theft)
Source
911 Call
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  4. BPD CAD number observed
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Case record details

Case number
2026-00036683
Case status
Arrest
Disposition
Pending D.A. Review
Recorded location
1

Crime Report Filed

Report type
Child Abuse
Primary charge
PC 273A (A) - F — WILLFUL CRUELTY TO CHILD: AGGRAVATED INJURY OR DEATH
Occurred
Aug 21, 2026, 3:09 PM
Case number
2026-00036683

Arrest / booking record

Arrest made during officer contact
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Aug 21, 2026, 3:09 PM
Arrest + booking
Subject: CHRISTIAN AUST, age 58
Booking: 2026-00002195
Booked: Aug 21, 2026, 5:44 PM
Booking agency: CA0010300
Disposition: BAILED
Charges
  • 273A (A) - F
    WILLFUL CRUELTY TO CHILD: AGGRAVATED INJURY OR DEATH
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