Armed Robbers Target Oakland Jewelry Store in Daylight Heist, Owner Intervenes with Shotgun

Eight armed individuals ransacked Phuong Jewelry in Oakland, with the elderly owner using a shotgun to chase them away, highlighting rising crime concerns in the area.

• 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.

3 Articles

TMZ Blaze Media Breitbart