Overview

• Eight armed robbers attacked Phuong Jewelry in Oakland, stealing up to 90% of the store's inventory.
• The robbery occurred in broad daylight, with the store owner's intervention preventing further loss.
• The family-owned business had let their insurance lapse, complicating recovery efforts.
• Local community and Oakland Chinatown Improvement Council have started a GoFundMe to support the victimized family.
• This incident underscores a broader pattern of increasing crime rates in Oakland, affecting local businesses.