Multiple small businesses in Oakland's Temescal Alley were targeted by burglars overnight, resulting in shattered glass and broken storefronts Friday morning. Among the affected, a West Oakland deli was not only burglarized but also partially set on fire. The deli's owner, who has experienced numerous burglaries, expressed despair, stating there was nothing left to steal. The incidents have left business owners in the area frustrated, with one reporting a loss of tens of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise after 6 Temescal Alley shops were burglarized in one night. The Oakland Police Department is investigating the burglaries. This string of crimes has sparked criticism of Oakland Council President Nikki Bas, with questions arising about her position on police defunding amidst her campaign for a higher office.
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Several small businesses in Temescal Alley, a popular cluster of shops in North Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood, were burglarized early Friday morning, according to one store owner who lost tens of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise in the break-in. https://t.co/CZlGZZAJQk
Oakland business owners fed up after 6 Temescal Alley shops burglarized in 1 night https://t.co/SctxS17Gpe https://t.co/EQhKrHG6Mi
The owner of a West Oakland deli once again found himself at the center of turmoil Friday as he grappled with the aftermath of a break-in and attempted arson incident. https://t.co/Jf58KS6o3h
Security cameras didn't do much to scare off burglars who ransacked multiple small businesses in Oakland's Temescal Alley overnight. https://t.co/uBZSFj7FJV
Business owners with shops along Oakland's Temescal Alley were greeted by shattered glass and broken store fronts Friday morning. https://t.co/Iyx8tKuTUc https://t.co/Iyx8tKuTUc
An Oakland deli was burglarized and partially set on fire Friday morning. The owner says he has been burglarized so many times he cannot even count. “There’s nothing left to steal.” https://t.co/wz4h3h7y8X
Multiple Temescal Alley Shops Burglarized Last Night... Where is the OPD Defund Leader, Oakland Council President Nikki Bas? Oh, she's out campaigning for a promotion. https://t.co/NFIPlTShxv
Several stores in Temescal Alley were burglarized overnight. This isn’t the first time this has happened and many store owners tell us they’re fed up with crime in Oakland. Story at 5 & 6 on @abc7newsbayarea https://t.co/jt3Um5pxqe