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On July 6, 2024, a gas station in Oakland, California, was ransacked by a group of approximately 70 people, causing an estimated $100,000 in damages.
The incident occurred at the 76 Station on Hegenberger Road, near the Oakland International Airport, and lasted about 40 minutes. Despite multiple calls to the Oakland Police Department (OPD) during and after the event, an officer did not arrive until 2 p.m., long after the incident had ended.
This event has ignited a significant discussion on social media about crime rates and policing in Oakland. Many users expressed frustration over what they perceive as inaction and inadequate response by local authorities. There are calls for a stronger law enforcement presence and more effective policing strategies to address the rising crime.
More details and video:
Remember that profitable In-N-Out Burger that closed in Oakland due to crime?
Well,
At 4:30 am this morning 70 people looted and ransacked a gas station across the street from it pic.twitter.com/pkjTorfo4U
— Sacramento Insider (@sacinsidr) July 5, 2024
70 plus Oaklanders not content with the In-N-Out fleeing the neighborhood, spend an extended amount of time looting the gas station directly across the street. pic.twitter.com/5Dx4kBUS8R
— Kevin Dalton (@TheKevinDalton) July 5, 2024
80-to-100 people allegedly ransacked and vandalized this gas station mart on Hegenberger in Oakland this morning.
The owner says the group broke fridges, took the ATM apart and caused around $100,000 in damage/loss.
This area is close to the In-N-Out that closed this year due… pic.twitter.com/r2HPv73QDS
— Dion Lim (@DionLimTV) July 5, 2024
