(KRON) — The Oakland Police Department said it removed more than 60 abandoned and stolen vehicles from East Oakland after hearing residents’ concerns about blight during National Night Out.
On Tuesday, OPD said an Area 6 sergeant, patrol officers, a police services technician and an OPD dispatcher took part in the coordinated towing operation. The operation targeted the 300 block of 105th Avenue, the 1400 block of 105th Avenue, the 1300 block of 104th Avenue, the 1300 block of 102nd Avenue and the 600 block of Hegenberger Road.
“These areas are linked to violent crime, narcotics activity, and the dismantling of unregistered vehicles left on public streets,” OPD said in a statement to KRON4. “In all, 41 abandoned vehicles were towed, two stolen vehicles were recovered, and more than 20 additional vehicles were tagged for towing.”
OPD added, “Several residents shared that, for the first time in months, they were able to park in front of their homes after the vehicles were removed.”
OPD encourages people to report abandoned vehicles through the following options:…