Mob of nearly 100 looters ransacks Oakland gas station as store owner says police took hours to respond: 'Back to square one'
How many looters ransacked the Oakland gas station?
A mob of nearly 100 looters ransacked an Oakland gas station convenience store, causing thousands of dollars in damage. The store owner claimed police took nine hours to respond to his plea for help. The incident occurred near the San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, and the looters had just attended a nearby car sideshow1.
What time did the looting at the Oakland gas station begin?
The looting at the Oakland gas station began around 4:30 a.m. on Friday, when a mob of nearly 100 people broke into the 76 Station near the San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport12. The horde had just attended a nearby car sideshow and was reportedly upset they weren't allowed inside the store, as the business was only offering window service during the overnight hours1.
What items were stolen from the Oakland gas station?
A mob of looters ransacked an Oakland gas station convenience store, stealing drinks, food items, boxes, baskets, and a television4. They also took approximately $25,000 in cash from the store's register and ATM. The looters were unable to grab the safe.