A series of robberies in Oakland's Dimond District, California, has prompted several businesses to consider closing due to safety concerns. Cybelle's Pizza employees resorted to using a hammer and a recycling bin to fend off robbery suspects after the establishment suffered four break-ins since the beginning of the year. The situation has escalated to the point where Trader Joe's has advised shoppers to 'stay vigilant' amidst the soaring crime rates in the Bay Area. Notably, a Denny's that has been in operation for over 50 years, along with In-N-Out and Starbucks, are closing their Oakland locations citing similar safety issues. The Oakland City Council has faced criticism, with some attributing the crime wave to the city's political leadership and others accusing In-N-Out of racism for its decision to leave. The Oakland Police Department is investigating the incidents, and local councilmember Janani4Oakland has weighed in on the situation. The owner of the East Bay business is considering shutting down due to the repeated thefts.
Oakland pizzeria workers fight back, fend off robbery attempt. https://t.co/U9MBrmfj1C Click the image to read more:
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Cybelle's Pizza workers in Oakland fend off alleged robber with hammer and trash bin https://t.co/AQQjKUpbMG
A pizza shop owner in Oakland, California, said she's considering shutting down her East Bay business after it was hit by thieves four times this year, according to a report. https://t.co/qivXgKeJDm
Oakland pizzeria weighs closure after 4 break-ins since start of year https://t.co/CMJfdpaFR7
Restaurant employees use a hammer to fight back after being robbed 4 times in 4 weeks in Oakland, California 🔨😳 https://t.co/5JwB91v15E
Workers use hammer - and recycling bin - to fend off would-be robber at Cybelle’s Pizza at Fruitvale & MacArthur in Oakland Dimond District, already targeted 3 other times since Jan. @oaklandpoliceca investigating. @Janani4Oakland weighs in. 5:20,6:30 p.m. @KTVU https://t.co/i7i07fbuw2
An Oakland business is considering shutting down after being robbed four times this year, with employees fending off attackers themselves. Staff at Cybelle's Pizza can be seen on surveillance using a hammer and recycling bin to fight off suspects. https://t.co/MmmQMwYYWp https://t.co/98nozR0r0y
In-N-Out in Oakland California shut down and said they can’t remain open due to crime. The Oakland City Council responded by saying In-N-Out was racist for leaving. Why would anyone want to live there?
A Denny’s that has been open for 50+ years in Oakland is shutting down due to safety concerns. This is happening in Democrat run cities all over the country. Such a disgrace. https://t.co/tihIjr0rH6
A Denny's that's been in business for over 50 years is closing in Oakland because of safety concerns... In-n-Out, Starbucks and more are also closing there. Vote for Democrats and this is what you get. https://t.co/iDH39fRO78
Trader Joe's shoppers are warned of new crime trend as cops tell customers to 'stay vigilant' after soaring Bay Area crime rates saw Denny's and In-N-Out become the latest chains to close in Oakland https://t.co/gtvzXDTeha https://t.co/dZ4UpXVusp
Employees at a California pizza restaurant used a hammer and recycling bin to fight off robbery suspects on Friday. The shop has been broken into and robbed four times just this year. https://t.co/9Vfa9z6Zb7