Police warn Oakland residents of smash-and-grab robberies while drivers still inside their cars
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Oakland police issued a new warning and new statistics this week about thieves smashing and grabbing car windows while you're still in the driver's seat.
Police said there has been a recent increase in smash-and-grab robberies citywide, specifically targeting people in cars.
As of March 10, burglaries have decreased by nearly 50% in Oakland, with 1,853 incidents compared to the same period last year, during which there were 3,480 burglaries.
But robberies have increased by 32%, totaling 715 incidents this year, compared to 540 robberies during the same time period last year.
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