The Brief
- About 20 young people stormed an Oakland 7-Eleven on International Boulevard, stealing merchandise and damaging the store, according to employees.
- A worker said someone ripped off a metal door handle and threw it through the glass, striking the store manager in the face. Employees said it was the sixth violent incident at the store this year.
- Workers and customers are calling for more police patrols and stronger enforcement, while Oakland City Councilmember Charlene Wang said additional officers are being trained to increase patrols.
OAKLAND, Calif. – A crowd of young people stormed an Oakland 7-Eleven over the weekend, stealing merchandise and damaging the store, according to workers who said they now fear for their safety.
The owners of the 7-Eleven said the group stole several items and damaged part of the building.
Crowd rushes into store
What we know:
Video showed a group of young people rushing into the 7-Eleven on International Boulevard around 4 p.m. Saturday.…