Dubuque Man Arrested After Threatening Woman and Stealing Her Car

A Dubuque man is accused of stealing a woman’s car after threatening her with a gun. 37 year old Ivan Berry was arrested Monday on charges of second-degree theft-motor vehicle theft and driving with a revoked license. A report says 39 year old Serynthia Jefferson of Dyersville told police that Berry was staying at her apartment Monday morning when he entered her bedroom and placed a handgun to the side of her head, demanding money. Berry left Jefferson’s home in her vehicle when she told him she did not have any money. Dubuque police located the vehicle in the 1900 block of Washington Street.