Rise Reported in Rideshare Driver Robberies and Carjackings, Warns OPD

Oakland Police: Rideshare Drivers Being Targeted For Robberies, Carjackings

Police in Oakland are talking about a recent crime wave that is targeting local rideshare drivers. Authorities on Thursday put out a warning, saying there has been a recent string of incidents where rideshare drivers have been the victim of robberies and attempted carjackings. Three recent incidents all happened in the area of 46th Avenue and Foothill Boulevard where suspects are requesting rides in the area, asking the driver to pull over and t…

Rise reported in rideshare driver robberies and carjackings, warns OPD

Oakland police warn of robberies, attempted carjackings targeting rideshare drivers

Oakland police on Thursday warned of a recent string of robberies and attempted carjackings targeting rideshare drivers.

Oakland police warn of increase in crimes against rideshare, delivery riders - Local News Matters

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Carjacking suspect crashes in Berkeley while fleeing cops

A driver crashed in downtown Berkeley after carjacking a vehicle in Oakland while fleeing from police Friday afternoon, according to initial reports.Details were limited as of publication time. But, according to preliminary information, the incident began when police in Vallejo spotted a stolen vehicle there Friday afternoon. Officers initially began following the stolen vehicle with the help of a CHP helicopter, authorities said. Scroll down fo…