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Dangerous Travel: Oakland Restaurant Robberies on the Rise

August 22, 2008 at 10:30 AM | 0 Comments

We've all heard that restaurants are bearing the brunt of the poor economy, with food prices rising and diners eating out less often. But Oakland restaurateurs have been getting hit especially hard--with a string of takeover-style robberies throughout the city.

There has been a string of crimes throughout the Lake Merritt and San Antonio neighborhoods, following numerous incident earlier this summer, but the one earlier this week was the first to hit an upscale dining area. The Rockridge District branch of Pasta Pomodoro (a West Coast Italian chain) was robbed by two men in masks and hoodies Monday night.

Let's hope this is one dining trend that doesn't go national!

Related Stories:
· Suspects Sought in New Oakland Restaurant Robbery [CBS 5]
· Oakland Crackdown on Restaurant Robberies [Jaunted]
· Oakland Travel coverage [Jaunted]

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