Posted 3/12/2024, 1:59:00 AM
Oakland Taco Bells Close Dining Rooms, Switch to Drive-Thru Only Amid Rising Crime
- Several Taco Bell locations in Oakland, CA have closed indoor dining and only offer drive-thru service due to rising crime
- At least 4 robberies have occurred at one Oakland Taco Bell since November, including thieves driving a truck through the windows
- Diversified Restaurant Group, which owns the Taco Bells, has not commented but Taco Bell confirmed changes to ensure safety
- This follows other restaurants like In-N-Out and Denny's closing locations in Oakland due to rampant crime and theft
- Local leaders blame Oakland's policies for the closures of restaurants and stores