Oakland Restaurant Faces Ongoing Burglaries, Considers Closing Down

TLDRAn Oakland restaurant has been repeatedly targeted by thieves, facing multiple burglaries in the past few weeks. The manager expresses frustration and stress over the continuous break-ins, raising concerns about the safety of the business. Despite local support, the restaurant contemplates closing down due to the ongoing crime.

Key insights

😡The restaurant has experienced multiple break-ins in the past few weeks, causing significant distress to the manager.

🔒The repeated burglaries have raised concerns about the safety and security of the restaurant.

🚓The manager is frustrated with the lack of police intervention and is seeking more attention from authorities.

💔The continuous break-ins have taken a toll on the restaurant's finances, energy, and overall morale.

😔The manager contemplates the possibility of closing down the restaurant due to the ongoing crime and stress.

Q&A

How many times has the restaurant been broken into?

—The restaurant has been burglarized three times in the past three weeks and a total of 22 times since its opening in 2016.

What kind of damages have occurred during the break-ins?

—The burglars have caused both property damage and stolen items, such as alcohol from the bar.

Has the restaurant reached out to the authorities for help?

—The manager has expressed frustration with the lack of police intervention and hopes to attract attention from the police department, governor, and mayor.

Is this a common issue in Oakland?

—The restaurant's repeated burglaries reflect a larger issue of crime in Oakland, with business owners experiencing similar incidents.

Is there any community support for the restaurant?

—Customers and a city council member have expressed support for the restaurant and emphasized the importance of protecting local businesses.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Tech Fox on Games podcast in New York.

00:09An Oakland business has been targeted by burglars multiple times in the past three weeks.

00:31The manager expresses frustration and stress over the continuous break-ins.

01:00The restaurant has been broken into three times since its opening in 2016.

01:06The manager seeks attention and intervention from the police department, governor, and mayor.

01:16Burglaries have caused both property damage and stolen items, such as alcohol.

01:39The manager contemplates the possibility of closing down the restaurant due to the ongoing crime.

02:21Customers and a city council member express support for the restaurant and emphasize the importance of protecting local businesses.

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