Break-Ins, Theft, Armed Robberies: In-N-Out Location Forced To Close Amid Surging Oakland Crime
Despite Oakland’s location being ‘busy and profitable,’ the company said the move is to protect its employees, who have been ‘regularly victimized’ by the area’s crime.
Oakland’s surging crime is forcing the city’s only In-N-Out Burger location to close, putting a national spotlight on the city’s already damaged reputation and signaling a new willingness among businesses there to call out crime as the reason for closing.
“Despite taking repeated steps to create safer conditions, our Customers and Associates are regularly victimized by car break-ins, property damage, theft, and armed robberies,” the chain announced in a statement, adding that the restaurant, which has been in operation for more than 18 years, will have its last day of business on March 24.
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