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10mo ago

Oakland Gas Station Ransacked by Flash Mob, Police Response Criticized

Owner reports $100,000 in damages and nine-hour police response time following early morning robbery near airport.

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Oakland Police vehicles sit parked on a street in Oakland, California, U.S., on Thursday, June 4, 2020. In the past few days, hundreds of Bay Area looters have made off with food, clothing, electronics and even dozens of cars all within minutes, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty)

Overview

  • Approximately 70-100 individuals participated in the looting, causing extensive damage and theft.
  • The incident lasted around 40 minutes, with two employees threatened but unharmed.
  • Store owner Sam Mardaie criticized the delayed police response, claiming it took nine hours for officers to arrive.
  • Surveillance footage showed looters taking cash, groceries, and other items, with total losses estimated at $100,000.
  • The robbery occurred during a nearby car sideshow, contributing to the chaos and delayed police response.