Oakland deli staying put despite repeated break-ins

From car crashes to burglaries in the middle of the night, a deli in downtown Oakland can't seem to catch a break. Despite that, the business is not going anywhere.

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[BajatheChickenMan]

If you believe in Oakland still then you are a fool.

[MistahFen]

The local Oakland criminals are cracking up and rubbing their hands after hearing this announcement from the owner

[harlanjackson]

Is a neighborhood watch even an option for this poor guy? Are there any residential units in that neighborhood?

[mr.hamachi]

Braver than me.l would of did an In and out Burger Oakland by now . Praying for you.

[beelikemizu]

There’s no way they still have insurance. How long before that whole city becomes an insurance desert with that rate of crime?

[warriorj]

The criminals don’t have any fear. That’s interesting.

[AresWing]

Fool me once, Shame on You.
Fool me twice, Shame on Me.

[lucaspadilla]

Oakland is a beautiful city with devastating issues, I'm glad there's still owners like this who advocate for it to be better

[smoothoperator]

Bro who does this ? 11 times ?
Sad situation. Hopefully they vote better next time. 👍

[John-pznm]

The businesses that consistently have this problem has the same thing
Glass doors and windows make it an easy target. Oakland Police Department cannot provide personal security for every single business.

[PerfectoKiss]

Insanity = doing the same thing while expecting a different outcome. Ain’t going to happen Mr, Deli CEO. Oakland will never change and the politicians could care less about solving problems in Oakland.

[a.m.]

The soft on crime citizens of oakland need to change this mentality.

[doriangray]

So by sucking it up and staying put, we can expect that you'll refuse to go to the media the next time this happens. And there will be a next time.

[JoeRogansGutBiome]

Keep going on the news its free advertising for more of it to happen

[fowlerja]

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These factors collectively contribute to the trend of people leaving California in search of more affordable, less stressful living conditions, and better opportunities elsewhere.

[thedragonmatrix]

I would take all that has happened to this business as a sign to maybe move. Hes hardcore.

[garycallihan]

At 71 years, while I still work 5 days a week myself, I know the solution if one wants to remain in business with their own establishment. I'll say nothing further other than there are too many weak people and too many politicos promoting regressive policies.

[makesense]

Oakland needs to PRAY and FAST to JESUS CHRIST... to ask GOD for "help!" Because no man or woman isn't... as it looks!

[sfdanceron]

Hey, wait a minute, didn't they just get a new chief. I thought he would eliminate all this shxt? Looks like business as usual. He won't change shxt. Look, if you want to stay in this shxthole you better start pack' in.