The Oakland Police Department warned the public that armed robberies and carjackings are on the rise across the city.
The Oakland Police Department warned the public Wednesday that armed robberies and carjackings are on the rise across the city and that the thieves are using certain tricks to steal from motorists.the public on Wednesday that armed robberies and carjackings are on the rise across the city and that thieves are using certain tricks to steal property from motorists.
Police are “closely tracking this current trend” and collecting"descriptions of those responsible and their vehicles," the department said. To prevent robberies, police advised that people keep their car doors locked and windows rolled up and to call the police immediately if they're in a collision. The department added that if you believe you're being followed by another vehicle, you can drive to a police station or a well-lit, busy area and call the police., the city has seen an increase in carjackings over the past five years: 536 carjackings last year, compared with 529 in 2021 and 303 in 2020.
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