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Oakland Shiekh Store Looted and Car Set Ablaze After Protest

Local merchants assess damage following overnight looting with cleanup now under way

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Overview

  • A peaceful anti-ICE protest in Fruitvale District preceded the break-in at 3422 International Boulevard on Tuesday night.
  • Surveillance video shows a mass of people using a sledgehammer to smash the store entrance and cart off merchandise.
  • Some looters concealed their identities with masks and hooded sweatshirts during the incident.
  • Authorities confirm a car was set ablaze at 35th and International Boulevard during the unrest.
  • One suspect was taken into custody on suspicion of theft as police investigations and business damage assessments continue.