Oakland Coliseum DMV to be closed for months following metal theft

The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced that the Oakland Coliseum office may be closed for several months, due to damage caused by metal thieves.

According to a statement obtained by CBS News Bay Area, workers who arrived Monday at the office on 501 85th Ave noticed a water pipe in the ceiling was leaking, which flooded the office. An investigation revealed wiring was stolen, which rendered the office’s HVAC system and light poles in the parking lot inoperable, along with other vandalism.

The DMV said the incident was reported to law enforcement.

“While the DMV anticipates the Oakland Coliseum office will be closed for four to five months, the department will work as quickly as possible to restore service at that location,” the agency said Tuesday…

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