Oakland has experienced a significant increase in smash-and-grab robberies, particularly targeting individuals inside their vehicles. The Oakland Police Department (OPD) has issued a public safety advisory in response to the uptick. Robberies in the city have surged by 32% this year, with thieves specifically targeting Kia and Hyundai drivers. Police are urging residents to be vigilant and have issued warnings about the rise in these crimes.
Oakland police are warning of a rise in smash-and-grab robberies. But now, it's happening even with people sitting inside their cars. https://t.co/mFOInzycbq https://t.co/mFOInzycbq
Police in Oakland are warning residents about a rise in smash-and-grab robberies. https://t.co/UG8OVUkwqe
Robberies are up by 32% so far this year in Oakland, and thieves are very specific about how and who they are going after. https://t.co/ahIK0EtCxa
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Public Safety Advisory: OPD Responds to Uptick in Robberies OPD is seeing a recent increase in smash-and-grab robberies citywide, specifically targeting individuals inside their vehicles. More in the link. https://t.co/D21xWz2cDz https://t.co/85iRP7NKu1