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It's every traveler's worst nightmare: Facing not one, but two robberies within a short 24-hour span. This July, a Reddit user going by the handle treyday22 shared their experience of being robbed twice while visiting the Bay Area for work.
First hit in a car break-in outside the city hall in Mountain View, the tourist lost their luggage, medication, and important paperwork. However, they didn't lose their spirit, swapping rental cars and trying to learn from the experience. Keeping their belongings closer, they thought they were protected - until a second robbery occurred the very next day.
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Near the Oakland/Alameda In-N-Out by the airport, three ski-masked figures targeted the tourist, cornering them with large metal rods. Swarming, they snatched the backpack containing identification cards, electronic devices, and other essentials, leaving the victim in disbelief.
Another Reddit user noted that the crime map for the shopping center near Oakland Airport showed an alarming 112 thefts within the last month alone. These disturbing statistics have caught the eye of not just tourists, but locals too.
While many were shocked to hear of the tourist's ordeal in the relatively safer location of Mountain View, it seemed that the In-N-Out by Oakland Airport was notoriously linked to theft and robberies. Reddit users suggested that local law enforcement should station squad cars in the area more frequently.
