Concerns about crime and safety in Oakland are prompting several businesses and businesses to take action.
Most of the recent headlines have been about restaurants leaving airport corridors where robberies and car break-ins are common.
Business break-ins, car burglaries, robberies and car thefts have all increased citywide over the past three years. But recent numbers suggest police may be making some progress. Preliminary figures suggest car burglaries have reached their lowest level in 20 years.
Mayor Sheng Tao said on Thursday (February 1) that the city is actively working on the issue, noting that crime around the airport has decreased by 40% in the last year due to increased police deployment.
“It is outrageous that criminal organizations and groups continue to harm Oakland residents and businesses. We call for further reinforcement,'' Tao said in a statement. “As Mayor, I have prioritized key gateways to Oakland, increasing police presence and leveraging technology to deter and respond to criminal activity. With a surge of public safety resources, “We've seen a reduction in property crime. But it's more than that. It's necessary and I will continue to work with local and state leaders to protect the visitor gateway to Oakland.”
Here's a breakdown of businesses and businesses that have announced closures or warned employees about city crime.
Oakland's only Denny's restaurant in the 600 block of Hagenbeger Road has closed due to safety concerns, the company confirmed on Feb. 1.
The Hegenbegerstrasse area is prone to robberies and car break-ins.
Starbucks, black bear diner Other stores have already closed in the same area.
of subway The 98th Street shopping district was also recently permanently closed due to crime.
Auckland's only Denny's restaurant has closed permanently. This is the latest business or company to take action amid Auckland crime concerns.
In January, Kaiser Permanente, Oakland's largest private employer, began asking employees to stay inside the building for lunch due to concerns about robberies.
A memo announcing the new recommendations was recently sent to Kaiser staff at the company's headquarters downtown.
The city's largest private employer is now advising employees to remain in the building for lunch due to robbery concerns. Verena Jones reports.
Blue Shield offers rideshare for employees to address safety concerns
Blue Shield announced in January that it was paying for employee ride-sharing, as well as parking and private security to address safety challenges. The health insurance company is located in downtown Oakland.
“We remain hopeful and look forward to city, county and state leaders working with our communities to improve safety and revitalize our cities,” Blue Shield said in a statement. “There is,” he said in part.
In-N-Out Burger near Oakland International Airport announced in January that it would close in March, citing safety concerns.
COO Denny Wernick said in a statement Sunday that customers and employees regularly deal with car break-ins, property damage and armed robberies.
In-N-Out announced Sunday that it plans to close its Oakland store. This is not because of a drop in sales, but because of safety concerns about crime. Raj Mathai speaks with Oakland City Councilor Trevor Reid about how the city is responding and how concerned residents and businesses should respond.
Last March, Raising Cane's closed its dining room due to safety concerns.
The fast food chain, known for its chicken fingers, made the decision to close its indoor dining area at 8430 Edgewater Dr. after several car break-ins in its parking lot and numerous robberies in the neighborhood. Announced.
“The safety of our customers and crew is always our top priority,” the chain said in a statement.
Raising Cane's has closed its Oakland store's dining room due to safety concerns.
