Posted on 01/20/2024 1:36:11 PM PST by algore
'We are f***ed,' an exasperated police officer candidly declares as he patrols a Chevron gas station in Oakland, California, during the morning rush.
But the officer, who's picked up an overtime shift to keep watch and act as a deterrent, wasn't just referring to the theft epidemic when he made the strikingly blunt assessment.
'I can go behind the cars and try and turn on my lights, but why would they stop?'
Suspects are aware of these policies and it means if they flee at speed, police often won't even follow. This cop is simply there to try and prevent crimes taking place.
Less than a mile away from the Chevron, a Shell gas station on Hegenberger Road is also plagued by thefts. Around five hundred yards from the Shell, another Chevron is another hotspot. And next to that, the parking lot of an In-N-Out Burger is hit daily.
Police say the criminals, who operate in well-organized groups, follow the same playbook: a spotter keeps watch for targets, usually rentals headed to or from the airport, as they pull up at the gas stations.
They then alert accomplices, who pull up in a vehicle when the targets start to pump fuel. Often, they smash a rear window or pop the trunk of unlocked vehicles before making off with luggage and valuables. The thefts take just seconds.
The spike has earned the Shell the nickname 'America's most dangerous gas station'. The two Chevron sites are also top contenders.
One shocking video from the In-N-Out parking lot shows a thief smash into a black SUV in broad daylight. The crook leans, feet off the ground, through the vehicle's rear window and snatches up several items before escaping into a waiting getaway car as more than a dozen onlookers watch
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
Why pay taxes in Oakland.
They are f***Ed because they live in Oakland and have DNC moron as mayor and a black socialist council.
Why powerless? Choices, and choosing the option to encourage more crime. Remember, government only rewards failure with more government, more spending, and less liberties for the general public.
Another Libtard Utopia Hellhole
Yes, indeed.
Glocks would stop it.............
The only solution? Stop voting for the rat party. We’ll see if they actually are able to see the error of voting rat.
The only solution? Stop voting for the rat party. We’ll see if they actually are able to see the error of voting rat.
I’m sorry I posted twice. It was a mistake.
Certainly the only thing I'd change today is more capacity and back-up mag.
(Well, aside from avoiding Oakland all together...)
This reminds me of when I point out clear safety violations at work. Supervisors do not care, because corporate doesn’t care, so everyone just does nothing
I’ll bet if you capped a couple of these miscreants between the eyes the cops would have no trouble getting involved.
If only there was a law.
There’s a solution to this problem.
It involves armed citizens and politicians who respect their superiors.
Not restraining criminals is a conspiracy to deny your rights.
Chevron better hire private security or the fear will go nationwide.
Broken Windows
… or close.
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