Workers at an Oakland pizzeria that was in danger of closing after being robbed four times this year took matters into their own hands last week, fighting the latest thugs to break in, according to a report.
Cybelle’s Pizza employees can be seen on security footage trying to fend off the robber with a hammer around 10:30 p.m. Friday, KGO reported.
After apparently scaring off the thief, he immediately returned and reached the counter to register, a clip obtained by Fox LA shows. A desperate cook suddenly throws a recycling bin at him before he runs away.
“They tried to steal the register…my employees were very, very brave…I told them not to do that…but they had to defend themselves,” owner Elizabeth Sanchez told the outlet.
The robber was arrested a short time later.
Friday’s robbery was the fourth such incident in more than a month.
Cybelle’s Pizza in Oakland has been robbed four times this month, the owner said. KTVU The employee fights with the robber because the cash register threw a recycling bin at the thief. KTVU The owner of Cybelle’s Pizza says local crime may be forcing them to leave. KTVU
Sanchez said he’s having trouble keeping employees because of the rising crime in the area, which he said also deters customers.
She and her husband, who both work seven days a week, are considering closing their Oakland restaurant. They will maintain their other location in San Francisco, he said.
“Sales are down because nobody wants to go out, they fear for their safety,” Sanchez told KGO. “We’ve seen a drop in sales and we’re worse off than during the pandemic.”
Mayor Sheng Thao’s office said it has been working with businesses in the area to improve security.
The thief and the employee struggled over the register. He was later arrested. KTVU
“Sheng Thao and [Deputy Chief Angelica Mendoza] said they are working on it so they can have a budget for Diamond county and Laurel county so they can do more security seven days a week,” Sanchez said.
He said his restaurant is one of several small businesses in the area affected by the spike in crime.
“All business owners need help. In and out, Dennys, that’s a big chain, but what about us, small businesses? Where are we? For me, as an immigrant this is the American dream. But now, where?” Sanchez asked.
The mayor’s office said two small businesses were recently awarded $20,000 for repairs as part of the Facade and Tenant Improvement Program and will work with Cybelle on something similar.
Gavin Newsom California Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that he will send 120 California Highway Patrol officers to Oakland to help fight crime.
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