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Citing Crime, In-N-Out announces closure of Oakland location [View all] madville Jan 2024 OP

Criminals in that area know there are no consequences. dalton99a Jan 2024 #1

Doesn't say much about law enforcement in the area. LiberalFighter Jan 2024 #2

Can't blame the police madville Jan 2024 #3

Blaming the victims. former9thward Jan 2024 #47

Crime is at all time lows Johnny2X2X Jan 2024 #4

And why does a big evil company need an excuse to close a store or restaurant? brooklynite Jan 2024 #5

They don't want to be seen as just closing branches in poor areas Johnny2X2X Jan 2024 #6

Are national stats a firm predicter for individual locations? ripcord Jan 2024 #7

Oh sure Johnny2X2X Jan 2024 #9

That should be a boom for small business Lurker Deluxe Jan 2024 #11

Was in San Fran a few years back Johnny2X2X Jan 2024 #12

Most likely it is your news source Lurker Deluxe Jan 2024 #18

Well, crime is down in Houston Johnny2X2X Jan 2024 #19

That is great, happy for whomever. Lurker Deluxe Jan 2024 #21

Thank you, you add anecdotal evidence to the post up thread Dave says Jan 2024 #26

In 2020, Texas and California were about tied for violent crime. LeftInTX Jan 2024 #42

?? Lurker Deluxe Jan 2024 #58

Your community isn't reporting and keeping track of shootings, thefts, and robberies? W_HAMILTON Jan 2024 #30

I have, truthfully, no idea Lurker Deluxe Jan 2024 #57

If you know what is going on with your local community because you participate in your local community... W_HAMILTON Jan 2024 #61

When did DC become red? MichMan Jan 2024 #46

Of course, property crime is down if it is not prosecuted. former9thward Jan 2024 #48

"As far as this store location's neighborhood, who knows" TwilightZone Jan 2024 #14

Is it? Johnny2X2X Jan 2024 #16

Police also want to be treated as Gods DBoon Jan 2024 #28

"As far as this store location's neighborhood, who knows" mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2024 #36

Maybe, but there is enough evidence both macro and micro that the narrative is bullshit. W_HAMILTON Jan 2024 #29

I live about 10 miles between various socioeconomic areas. LeftInTX Jan 2024 #10

Yes--it's a very localized thing. I was just in a Walgreens in Santa Fe, NM Wingus Dingus Jan 2024 #59

One reason they are doing this is to get laws passed that dsc Jan 2024 #8

Perception Johnny2X2X Jan 2024 #15

Nextdoor is a joke. Our neighborhood has porch pirates, auto thefts and a few break ins. LeftInTX Jan 2024 #25

Next door people are nuts "why is this woman walking past my house?" Stuff Demovictory9 Jan 2024 #33

Pretty much! LeftInTX Jan 2024 #38

True. In my rube red area posters add, "Gonna shoot her if she walks by again." Silent Type Jan 2024 #51

Porch pirates Johnny2X2X Jan 2024 #39

Yep! And they blame it on Biden too! LeftInTX Jan 2024 #40

Theft *should* be treated *MUCH* more harshly The Mouth Jan 2024 #63

Why would a burger joint want to get laws passed that treat theft more harshly? hardluck Jan 2024 #64

You might as well be asking "why does a big evil company need a PR department?" W_HAMILTON Jan 2024 #31

Crime elsewhere is irrelevant. TwilightZone Jan 2024 #13

Crime is not evenly distributed TheProle Jan 2024 #23

Murders are at a low Polybius Jan 2024 #27

Property crime like this is the lowest since 1961 Johnny2X2X Jan 2024 #41

I don't believe that for one bit Polybius Jan 2024 #43

FBI keeps stats Johnny2X2X Jan 2024 #44

"Additionally, this location remains a busy and profitable one for the company ..." mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2024 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author MichMan Jan 2024 #45

Crime seems to be thriving in that particular neighborhood The Contrarian Jan 2024 #62

I've eaten there many times. Shame. Sympthsical Jan 2024 #17

And all the sports teams have left or leaving madville Jan 2024 #20

Yep, it's going to get worse, then bought up Sympthsical Jan 2024 #22

Had a coworker move to Lake Merritt madville Jan 2024 #24

You are blaming that on crime and not the community there being unwilling to pay the asking price to keep them? W_HAMILTON Jan 2024 #35

It's really the same thing madville Jan 2024 #53

No, it's absolutely not the same. W_HAMILTON Jan 2024 #54

Did you go to games there? madville Jan 2024 #56

And it doesn't matter. W_HAMILTON Jan 2024 #60

So a place known to be ripe with unattended cars filled with stuff Demovictory9 Jan 2024 #32

Why would it matter unless there is a criminal presence? MichMan Jan 2024 #49

Sounds like victim blaming. Ace Rothstein Jan 2024 #50

Not me. Just getting an understanding of what's happening at this location Demovictory9 Jan 2024 #52

This is the closest In n Out to the Oakland airport. Always a line 20+ cars deep in the drive-thru from open to close. MenloParque Jan 2024 #37

Being next door neighbors to an abandoned WalMart Supercenter doesn't help. hunter Jan 2024 #55